XYplorer vs Thunar : Which is Better?

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XYplorer

XYplorer is a file manager and Explorer replacement for Windows. It's fast, powerful, portable, dual paned, and multi-tabbed. Developed by Donald Lessau

License: Commercial

Apps available for Windows

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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

XYplorer VS Thunar

Thunar is a lightweight file manager primarily designed for the XFCE desktop environment, focusing on speed and simplicity. In contrast, XYplorer is a powerful, feature-rich file manager for Windows, offering extensive customization and advanced search capabilities.

XYplorer

Pros:

  • Highly customizable user interface
  • Powerful search capabilities
  • Tab management and dual-pane view
  • File preview and quick view features
  • Robust scripting support

Cons:

  • Paid software with no free version
  • Steeper learning curve for new users
  • Can be resource-intensive with many features

Thunar

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Integrated with XFCE desktop environment
  • Supports custom actions
  • Batch renaming capabilities
  • Multi-pane support

Cons:

  • Limited to Linux environments
  • Less feature-rich compared to some alternatives
  • Minimal support for advanced file operations

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