Dolphin
7.8#4 in file manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitDolphin vs X-plore File Manager
X-plore File Manager
7.2#21 in file manager softwareFree planFree planAndroidWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dolphin | X-plore File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Its dual-pane tree view shows two folders at once and lets users copy files between panes. |
| File management | It supports navigating, browsing, creating, moving, and deleting files and folders. | It supports viewing, copying, moving, deleting, compressing to Zip, extracting, renaming, and sharing files. |
| 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. | X-plore is a mobile file manager for managing files on a device and connecting to cloud servers. |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | The maker says technical and customer support is limited for the app, with full support provided for paid features. |
| Supported platforms | The page lists Linux installation and Windows as another platform. | web,android |
Dolphin plans
- DolphinFree
X-plore File Manager plans
- FreeFree
- Remove ads—
- Unlock all functions—
- X-plore for AndroidFree
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 X-plore File Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.