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Pantheon FilesPCManFM-Qt
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source, developed by the LXQt project.

Linux Linux
  • Simple, uncluttered interface
  • Plugin support and Git status integration
  • Light Qt file manager that also handles desktop icons
  • Usable on its own outside the LXQt desktop
  • Designed for elementary OS and fits best there
  • Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers
  • Linux only
  • Research does not document advanced features such as dual panes
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
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Works offline Works offline

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