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Solid Explorer vs Files by Google: catalog facts
Solid Explorer	Files by Google
Paid Distributed through Google Play; the homepage does not list the price.	Free Free app from Google.
Android	Android
Dual-pane browsing with drag and drop between locations Access to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Mega and more in one app	Cleanup suggestions for unused apps, duplicates and large files Offline, encrypted file sharing with nearby people
Android only Homepage gives little detail on pricing or recent changes	Android only Closed source and tied to Google's ecosystem for cloud backup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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