Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Sheltora
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Sheltora |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File management | It supports navigating, browsing, creating, moving, and deleting files and folders. | File transfer supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS and S3, with a dual-pane browser, drag-and-drop and recursive folder downloads. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | Sheltora combines SSH, SFTP, FTP/FTPS and S3 connections with a terminal, tunnels, an encrypted vault and tools for managing multiple servers. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | windows,macos,linux |
| Terminal | An integrated terminal can run commands in the current folder. | Its SSH terminal supports tabs, broadcast input, manual reconnect and per-session logging. |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Sheltora plans
- SheltoraFree
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 Sheltora if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.