Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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Midnight Commander
7.2#19 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Midnight Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | It can copy, move, and delete files and directory trees, search for files, and execute commands in a subshell. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The project says it is released under the GNU General Public License and qualifies as Free Software. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | Project communication is primarily through mailing lists, with GitHub Discussions and an issue tracker also available. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | linux,macos |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Midnight Commander plans
- GNU Midnight CommanderFree
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 Midnight Commander if…
It suits users who prefer a text-mode file manager and need to work in local consoles or remote shells. Its built-in viewer, editor, and diff viewer also serve users who want file tools within the same program.