Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Fileside
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Fileside |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | The app provides folder merge strategies for conflicts and undo for file-system operations, pane configuration, and layout management. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The sole developer says users can email questions or feedback and that he reads and replies to all emails. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | windows,macos |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Fileside plans
- Duo Edition—
- Futuro Edition—
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 Fileside if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.