Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs muCommander
muCommander
7.0#25 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Dolphin | muCommander |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | 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. | It supports copying, moving, renaming, batch renaming, and emailing files. |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | muCommander is released under the GNU GPL v3 license. |
| Navigation | Multiple tabs and split view let users navigate multiple folders and drag files between views. | It supports multiple tabs, universal bookmarks, a credentials manager, and configurable keyboard shortcuts. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | Windows,macOS,Linux |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
muCommander plans
- muCommanderFree
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 muCommander if…
muCommander suits desktop users looking for a free, open-source file manager on Windows, macOS or Linux. Its dual-pane layout, tabs, batch rename and archive support may be useful for people managing files across folders and storage locations.