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Pantheon Files vs Nemo: catalog facts
Pantheon Files	Nemo
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux
Simple, uncluttered interface Plugin support and Git status integration	Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped Extension system for actions, scripts and previews
Designed for elementary OS and fits best there Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers	Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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