Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs Vifm
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | Vifm |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | Features include undoing, redoing, and backgrounding operations, as well as trash. |
| 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. | Vifm is a curses based file manager that provides a Vim like environment for managing filesystems. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The site directs general usage questions to its Q&A site, where registration is not required, and lists GitHub issues, SourceForge tracker, and email for other contact. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | Linux,Windows,macOS |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
Vifm plans
- VifmFree
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 Vifm if…
Vifm is suited to vi users who prefer keyboard control and familiar commands for file management. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows.