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PCManFM vs Pantheon Files: catalog facts
PCManFM	Pantheon Files
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Very low resource use Suits minimal desktops and older hardware	Simple, uncluttered interface Plugin support and Git status integration
Linux only Fewer advanced features than larger file managers	Designed for elementary OS and fits best there Fewer advanced features than dual-pane managers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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