Dolphin vs QSpace
Dolphin
apps.kde.orgQSpace
qspace.awehunt.comSide by side
| Figure | Dolphin | QSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.3 (#23) |
| Archive support | Yes | Enhanced Archiver can browse archives as folders and extract more than 20 archive types, including RAR, ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZ, and BZ2. |
| Batch rename | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud storage access | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-pane view | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 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. | The privacy policy provides [email protected] for privacy questions. |
| Tabbed interface | Yes | Yes |
Plans
QSpace
- Stash Shelf extensionPrice not published
- Advanced Batch Rename extensionPrice not published
- Server Connections extensionPrice not published
- Enhanced Archiver extensionFree
- Enhanced ArchiverFree
- Advanced Batch Rename$0.99, paid once
- Server Connections$0.99, paid once
- Stash Shelf$0.99, paid once
- QSpace MAS$12.99, paid once
- QSpace Pro$13.99, 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.
QSpace
QSpace is a macOS file manager with a multi-pane interface for comparing folders and copying or moving files. It offers 12 layouts, dual-pane browsing, tabs, and window workspaces that can be reopened to resume earlier tasks. Users can filter files in a pane by keywords or search globally with the Spotlight index. Customization includes toolbars, context menus, hotkeys, sidebar groups, colors, and icons. The app also supports batch renaming, archive handling, and cloud storage access. Its Server Connections extension supports more than 20 server types and cloud services, including FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Amazon S3. The maker says it supports macOS 10.15 or later on Intel and Apple chips. A free plan and 30-day trial are listed. Enhanced Archiver is free; Stash Shelf, Server Connections, and Advanced Batch Rename each cost $0.99 as a one-time purchase. QSpace Pro allows one account to be used on at most two devices at the same time. The MAS plan is described as having no trials and no refunds.