Dolphin vs Path Finder
Dolphin
apps.kde.org
Path Finder
cocoatech.comSide by side
| Figure | Dolphin | Path Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.75/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.3 (#24) |
| Archive support | Yes | Yes |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| File operations | It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing, and duplicating files and folders. | Its listed tools include batch renaming, secure delete, and file copy queues. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The product page names Git and Nextcloud plugins, and lists extensions for Google Drive, Amazon S3, Samba sharing, and local network services. | Path Finder works with cloud services, AirDrop, and the macOS Share system; available Share targets depend on macOS and installed apps. |
| Supported platforms | linux,windows | macOS |
| Support | The product page links to the Dolphin Handbook and KDE forum for help, and to bug reporting and source code pages. | Cocoatech provides support by email and its website, and offers a Path Finder Discord community for user-to-user help. |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Path Finder
- Path Finder$32.95 a year
- Path Finder 10$36, paid once
- Path Finder 2 Year$55.95, paid once
- Path Finder 5 Year$122.95, paid once
In their own words
Dolphin
Dolphin is KDE’s file manager for browsing and managing files on local storage, including hard drives, USB sticks and SD cards, as well as remote machines and internet cloud services. It supports creating, moving, deleting, compressing, sharing and duplicating files and folders. Multiple tabs let users work in several folders, while split view supports drag-and-drop copying or moving between panes. Choose among grid, detailed and tree views, and configure most of the application’s behavior. The right-click menu supports custom actions. An integrated terminal runs commands in the current folder. Plugins extend workflows with Git and Nextcloud, while listed extensions cover services such as Google Drive, Amazon S3 and Samba. Dolphin is free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later. Linux installation is available through AppStream stores or distribution package managers, and Flathub is listed. Windows installers are available as nightly builds for testing. KDE links to a handbook, forum, bug reporting and source code for support and contribution.
Path Finder
Path Finder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.