Dolphin
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VisitDolphin vs WinSCP
What both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| File management | It supports navigating, browsing, creating, moving, and deleting files and folders. | Features include common local and remote file operations, an integrated text editor and directory synchronization. |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | Supports all common operations with files. |
| 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. | WinSCP integrates with Windows and PuTTY, and can share site settings with PuTTY. |
| Purpose | Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on hard drives, USB sticks, SD cards, and other storage. | WinSCP is an open source file manager and client for transferring files between a local computer and remote computers. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | WinSCP provides troubleshooting documentation and a support forum monitored by its development team, with sensible guideline-following posts answered within two business days on average. |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
WinSCP plans
- WinSCPFree
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 WinSCP if…
WinSCP suits Windows users who need to move or manage files between a local computer and remote systems. Its scripting, command-line, and .NET options also suit users automating transfers.