Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs Unreal Commander
Unreal Commander
6.5#53 in file manager softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Unreal Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | Features include extended file search, multi-rename, directory synchronization, and background copy, move, and delete operations. |
| 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. | Unreal Commander is a freeware file manager for Windows Vista/7/8/10/11. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The maker invites users to send questions, ideas, or bug reports in English or Russian and asks bug reporters to use the latest version. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | windows |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Unreal Commander plans
- Unreal CommanderFree
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 Unreal Commander if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.