Nautilus vs Tux Commander : Which is Better?

Nautilus icon

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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Tux Commander icon

Tux Commander

Tux Commander is an opensource GTK2 file manager. Developed by Tomáš Bžatek

License: Open Source

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Linux Xfce Discontinued

Nautilus VS Tux Commander

Nautilus is known for its simplicity and user-friendly design, making it ideal for casual users. In contrast, Tux Commander offers a dual-pane interface and more advanced features suitable for power users requiring efficient file management.

Nautilus

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Integrated file search
  • Supports multiple file operations
  • Customizable toolbar
  • Supports plugins for extended functionality

Cons:

  • Limited support for advanced file operations
  • Not suitable for users needing dual-pane view
  • Performance can lag with many files

Tux Commander

Pros:

  • Dual-pane interface for easy file management
  • Built-in terminal for command-line operations
  • Supports file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP)
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • File synchronization features

Cons:

  • Can be overwhelming for beginners
  • May lack some features found in single-pane managers
  • Occasional UI glitches reported

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