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Simple File Manager vs Files by Google: catalog facts
Simple File Manager	Files by Google
Free Free and open source under GPLv3+.	Free Free app from Google.
Android	Android
Minimal and uncluttered Material theming	Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people
Few features beyond browsing files Small, young project	Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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