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Pantheon Files vs Caja: catalog facts
Pantheon Files	Caja
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, developed by the MATE project.
Linux	Linux
Simple, uncluttered interface Plugin support and Git status integration	Default, well-integrated file manager for MATE Extension interface for adding features
Designed for elementary OS and fits best there Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers	Linux only Best integrated with the MATE desktop rather than other environments
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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