Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Material Files
Material Files
6.4#66 in file manager softwareFree planFree planAndroid
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Material Files |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The app is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later. |
| Navigation | Multiple tabs and split view let users navigate multiple folders and drag files between views. | It uses filesystem breadcrumbs to help navigate files and folders. |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | Material Files is an open-source Material Design file manager for Android 5.0 and later. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The Google Play listing provides a support email address: [email protected]. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | android |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Material Files plans
- Material FilesFree
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 Material Files if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.