Thunar vs File Explorer : Which is Better?

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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

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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

Thunar VS File Explorer Feature comparision

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

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