# Files vs Nautilus

Source: https://listme.name/compare/files-app-vs-nautilus
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/file-managers

| | Files | Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84.5 | 82.0 |
| Rank | #7 | #8 |
| Price | Free and open source | Free and open source |
| Best for | Free modern file management on Windows with tags | GNOME desktop users who want a simple default manager |
| Layout | Single pane with tabs | Single pane |

A free, open-source Windows file manager with tabs, file tags and a modern interface. Its Windows-only focus and community-run support make it a narrower choice than the paid Windows managers above. The default file manager of the GNOME desktop, simple and well integrated, with icon grid, list and tree views. It has no dual-panel mode and runs on Linux only.