Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs Smb4K
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Smb4K |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Smb4K is based on KDE Frameworks, QtKeychain, Samba’s libsmbclient, and optionally the KDSoap WS-Discovery client. |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | Smb4K is released under the GNU General Public License, version 2 (GPL v2+). |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | Smb4K is a network neighborhood browser and Samba share mounting utility. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | Users can request help or discuss Smb4K in the project’s forums, and report bugs through its bug tracker. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | Linux,FreeBSD and derivatives,NetBSD,DragonFly BSD |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Smb4K plans
- Smb4KFree
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 Smb4K if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.