Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Files
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File management | It supports navigating, browsing, creating, moving, and deleting files and folders. | Files supports tabs, dual pane browsing, colored tags, column view, and archive creation and extraction. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The site directs users to GitHub to report bugs and Discord to request features. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | windows |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Files plans
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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 Files if…
Files suits Windows users seeking an open-source file manager with tabs, dual panes, archive tools and cloud-drive connections. It may also suit people working with Git repositories or FTP and FTPS connections.