Nautilus vs Thunar : Which is Better?

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Nautilus

Nautilus a next-generation file manager for GNOME, akin to KDE's Konqueror. Developed by The GNOME Project

License: Open Source

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Linux

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Thunar

Thunar is a file manager for Linux and other Unix-like systems, written using the GTK+ 2 toolkit. Developed by Xfce, Benedikt Meurer, Jannis Pohlmann, Nick Schermer

License: Open Source

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Linux Xfce

Nautilus VS Thunar

Thunar is a lightweight and simple file manager ideal for users looking for speed and efficiency, while Nautilus offers a more feature-rich experience with advanced functionalities like cloud storage integration and plugin support. Users should choose Thunar for basic file management tasks and Nautilus for a more comprehensive file handling experience.

Nautilus

Pros:

  • Feature-rich and versatile
  • Supports multiple plugins
  • Advanced search capabilities
  • Built-in support for cloud storage
  • User-friendly with a modern interface

Cons:

  • Can be slower on older hardware
  • More resource-intensive than Thunar
  • Complex for users who prefer simplicity

Thunar

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Customizable interface
  • Simple and user-friendly
  • Supports bulk renaming of files
  • Integrated terminal

Cons:

  • Limited features compared to more advanced file managers
  • Lacks built-in file search functionality
  • No support for cloud storage integration

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