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Files vs Camelot
Files has 46,160 GitHub stars, 2,975 forks, 458 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Camelot has 547 stars, 49 forks, 15 open issues and last shipped 11 months ago. Files leads on adoption by 8,339% (46,160 vs 547 stars). Files is written in C# under MIT; Camelot is written in C# under GPL-3.0. Files has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Camelot 9%. Files was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 3 topic tags (csharp, dotnet, file-manager), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Files | Camelot | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 46K | ★ 547 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | C# | C# |
| Last push | 2026-10-22 | 2025-12-12 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.0K | ⑂ 49 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Files if
- You weight community size — 46K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Camelot if
- You want the Camelot feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You evaluated both and Camelot fits your workflow better
About Files
Files is a modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders. Our mission with Files is to build the best file manager for Windows, and we’re proud to be building it out in the open so everyone can participate. User feedback helps shape the features we work on, & the bug reports on GitHub help to make Files more reliable. Built and maintained by the open source community, Files features robust multitasking experiences, file tags, deep integrations, and an intuitive design. Installing and running Files Files is a community driven project that depends on your support to grow and improve. Please…
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About Camelot
Camelot Camelot is light cross platform twin panel file manager written in C Supported OS: Linux, macOS, Windows Install Download release from releases page For more info check installation documentation Build .NET 8 SDK is required. For publishing instructions please check scripts directory. Screenshots Camelot on Ubuntu Camelot on Macos Camelot on Windows Translate Credits UI designed by pkrasicki Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Translations hosted by Weblate
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Frequently asked questions
Is Files or Camelot more popular?
Files has 46,160 GitHub stars and Camelot has 547. Files has the larger community by that measure.
Are Files and Camelot free?
Both are open source. Files is licensed under MIT and Camelot under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Files and Camelot?
Files is written in C# and Camelot in C#. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Files or Camelot?
Choose Files if you want the larger community (46,160 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Camelot if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.