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Nemo vs Index: catalog facts
Nemo	Index
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped Extension system for actions, scripts and previews	Interface adapts to desktop and mobile screens Consistent with other Maui apps
Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only	Fewer features than established desktop file managers Research gives little detail on release activity
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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