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Pantheon Files vs Peony: catalog facts
Pantheon Files	Peony
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Simple, uncluttered interface Plugin support and Git status integration	Integrated with the UKUI desktop Plugin interface for extensions
Designed for elementary OS and fits best there Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers	Designed mainly for UKUI rather than other desktops Some documentation is in Chinese only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 1, 2026

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