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Xfe vs Thunar: catalog facts
Xfe	Thunar
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source as part of the Xfce project.
Linux	Linux
Small memory footprint and fast interface Four layouts, including dual-pane Commander style	Fast startup and low resource use Built-in bulk renamer and custom actions
Linux and Unix only Plain interface compared with desktop-environment file managers	Linux and Unix desktops only Single pane with fewer advanced features than orthodox file 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 23, 2026

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