Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Spacedrive
Spacedrive
6.5#54 in file manager softwareAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Spacedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Spacedrive connects files, cloud services, devices, and other sources in a local-first app for browsing and searching data. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The security policy asks users to report vulnerabilities by email to [email protected] and allows anonymous reports. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,web,API,self-hosted |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Spacedrive plans
- Spacedrive v2—
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 Spacedrive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.