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Nemo vs Peony: catalog facts
Nemo	Peony
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	Integrated with the UKUI desktop Plugin interface for extensions
Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only	Designed mainly for UKUI rather than other desktops Some documentation is in Chinese only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 1, 2026

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