File Explorer vs Dolphin File Manager : Which is Better?

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File Explorer

File Explorer, previously known as Windows Explorer, is a file manager application that is included with releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Windows

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Dolphin File Manager

Dolphin is a lightweight file manager. It has been designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind, while still allowing flexibility and customization. Developed by Peter Penz

License: Open Source

Categories: File Management

Apps available for Linux KDE

File Explorer VS Dolphin File Manager Feature comparision

Feature File Explorer Dolphin File Manager
Bundled with Windows
Compression
File management
File Searching
File Storage
Tabbed interface
Windows Compatible
Dual Pane Support
Cross-platform
Multi-tabs
TC plug-in's support
Support for FTP
Batch rename files
Built-in player
Screenshot Tools
Teracopy integration
Built-in viewer
Folder Size
Prevents accidental move to folder tree
Batch processing
Customizable
Drag n drop
Portable
Tabs
Subfolder menu
Windows Explorer integration
Extensive customisability
Flat view
Assignement of comments to files
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
File preview
Split-screen view
Integrated Terminal Emulator
Ad-free
Bookmark organization
Dual pane support
File compression
SSH
Built-in Terminal
File Compression
KDE Plasma integration
Lightweight
Network protocols
Image Preview
File Renaming
Splitted view
Thumbnails
Tree view
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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