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Thunar vs Nemo: catalog facts
Thunar	Nemo
Free Free and open source as part of the Xfce project.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux
Fast startup and low resource use Built-in bulk renamer and custom actions	Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped Extension system for actions, scripts and previews
Linux and Unix desktops only Single pane with fewer advanced features than orthodox file managers	Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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