Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Sally
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Sally |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Downloads | The page lists Linux installation through AppStream stores or distribution package managers, a Flathub download, and nightly Flatpak and Windows installers for testing. | Releases include runtime ZIPs for x64, x86, and ARM64, plus separate debug-symbol ZIPs. |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The project identifies Sally as modified Open Salamander software licensed under GPLv2. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The maintainer invites bug reports, focused testing, translation help, feature requests, and donations. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | Windows |
| Terminal | An integrated terminal can run commands in the current folder. | Sally can launch Windows Terminal profiles, including PowerShell, WSL distributions, and Command Prompt, in the active panel’s folder. |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Sally 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 Sally if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.