Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs Sunflower
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Sunflower |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | 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. | The download page lists packages for Linux distributions and a generic archive, and identifies version 0.5 build 63 as the current download. |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Dolphin page lists the license as GPL-2.0-or-later. | The download page says Sunflower is released under the GNU General Public License. |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | Sunflower is a small, customizable twin-panel file manager for Linux, intended to integrate with the GNOME desktop environment. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | linux |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | It provides a tabbed interface for file operations. |
| Terminal | An integrated terminal can run commands in the current folder. | It provides command-line access through terminal tabs, VTE, or an external terminal. |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Sunflower plans
No prices published.
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 Sunflower if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.