Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs QtFM
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | QtFM |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The repository identifies the project license as GPL-2.0. |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | QtFM is a Qt file manager for Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD and macOS. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The project links to GitHub Issues for bug reports and support discussion. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | linux |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
QtFM plans
- QtFMFree
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 QtFM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.