broot
6.5#58 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbroot vs Dolphin
What both publish
| Fact | broot | Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | Built-in operations include moving, copying, removing, and creating directories, and users can add shortcuts. | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The GitHub repository lists the MIT license. | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. |
| Navigation | Users can search for a directory and return to the shell with that directory selected as the current location. | Multiple tabs and split view let users navigate multiple folders and drag files between views. |
| Purpose | Broot is a command-line tool for navigating directories, finding files, and launching commands. | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. |
| Support | The project directs users to a Miaou chat room and GitHub issues for questions and bug reports. | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,Windows | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. |
broot plans
- BrootFree
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Pick broot if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Dolphin if…
Dolphin suits Linux and Windows users who want a configurable file manager with tabs, split view, and access to remote files. It may also suit users who want plugins or an integrated terminal.