Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Shuffle
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Shuffle |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud appear automatically; the app also supports mounted volumes and a Connect to Server dialog. |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The complete app is open source under the MIT license, with source code available on GitHub. |
| Navigation | Multiple tabs and split view let users navigate multiple folders and drag files between views. | It includes dual panes with separate tabs, history, and filters, plus draggable tabs and a command palette with fuzzy search. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | macos |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Shuffle plans
- FreeFree
- Pro (planned?)—
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 Shuffle if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.