Nautilus vs File Explorer : 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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File Explorer

File Explorer, previously known as Windows Explorer, is a file manager application that is included with releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Windows

Nautilus VS File Explorer Feature comparision

Feature Nautilus File Explorer
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Support for FTP
File management
Ad-free
Dedicated Server Hosting
File transfer
Mounting drives
Dual Pane Support
Cross-platform
Multi-tabs
TC plug-in's support
Batch rename files
Built-in player
Console-based
File Compression
File preview
Tabs
Split-screen view
Integrated Terminal Emulator
Windows Compatible
Compression
File Searching
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Auto-delete files
Duplicate File Finder
Text mode
Build command lines picking files
Command line interface
Customizable
Tree view
Mount FTP drives
Miller columns
Bundled with Windows
File Storage
Tabbed interface
Screenshot Tools
Teracopy integration
Built-in viewer
Folder Size
Prevents accidental move to folder tree
Batch processing
Drag n drop
Portable
Subfolder menu
Windows Explorer integration
Extensive customisability
Flat view
Assignement of comments to files
Bookmark organization
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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