Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Rascal
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Rascal |
|---|---|---|
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | File tools include cut and paste, undo, batch rename with regex and a live preview, Quick Look, and Finder tags. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The product page names Git and Nextcloud plugins, and lists extensions for Google Drive, Amazon S3, Samba sharing, and local network services. | The guide describes an inline terminal, SFTP, and connections to servers or network shares that users initiate. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The privacy policy directs privacy questions to an issue on GitHub. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | macOS 13 or later |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Rascal plans
- FreeFree
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 Rascal if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.