Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs FM/2
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | FM/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Downloads | The page lists Linux installation through AppStream stores or distribution package managers, a Flathub download, and nightly Flatpak and Windows installers for testing. | The project says releases and betas are uploaded to Netlabs FTP directories and that the current release is usually available from Hobbesarchive and elsewhere. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The maintainers release FM/2 under the GNU GPL license. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | Users can seek support through the FM/2 user mailing list; a separate developers mailing list is also available. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | OS/2 |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
FM/2 plans
- FM/2Free
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 FM/2 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.