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Pantheon Files vs COSMIC Files: catalog facts
Pantheon Files	COSMIC Files
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, developed by System76.
Linux	Linux
Simple, uncluttered interface Plugin support and Git status integration	Written in Rust Built for and integrated with the COSMIC desktop
Designed for elementary OS and fits best there Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers	Linux only Designed around COSMIC, so less suited to other desktops
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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