Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs emelFM2
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | emelFM2 |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | The unpack plugin supports .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar, .zip, .7z, .rar, .arj, and .zoo archives. |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | emelFM2 is a file manager for UNIX-like operating systems. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The project directs users to report bugs through its ticket system and also provides a mailing list. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | Linux and other UNIX-like systems |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | No |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
emelFM2 plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick emelFM2 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.