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Xfe vs Nemo: catalog facts
Xfe	Nemo
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux
Small memory footprint and fast interface Four layouts, including dual-pane Commander style	Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped Extension system for actions, scripts and previews
Linux and Unix only Plain interface compared with desktop-environment file managers	Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	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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