Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs Krusader
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Krusader |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | It includes extensive archive handling, mounted filesystem support, (S)FTP transfers, advanced search, copy and move queues, an internal viewer and editor, directory synchronisation, file comparisons, and batch renaming. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The site says Krusader is published under the GNU General Public License 2 or any later version. |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | Krusader is an advanced twin panel file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | linux |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Krusader plans
- KrusaderFree
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 Krusader if…
Krusader suits Linux users who want a customizable file manager with two panes and a broad set of file operations. Its queues, synchronization, comparisons, and batch renaming may also suit users handling many files.