Dolphin vs Commander One

Dolphin9.1Visit Commander One7.8Visit

Higher score Dolphin #2 in File Manager Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit KDE

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Commander One #13 in File Manager Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Commander One

• Dolphin fits best

  Free Linux users wanting a standard desktop manager

• Commander One fits best

  Mac users needing broad cloud and server access

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Side by side

Feature	Dolphin 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Commander One 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.8
Ranking	#2 in File Manager Software	#13 in File Manager Software
Best for	Free Linux users wanting a standard desktop manager	Mac users needing broad cloud and server access
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$29.99/device one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Linux, Windows	macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dolphin 5/6 · Commander One 5/6
Dual-pane view	✓	✓
Tabbed interface	✓	✓
Batch rename	✓	✓
Archive support	✓	✓
Cloud storage access	✓	✓
Portable version	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	linux, windows	macos
Our review
Pros	Tabbed browsing, split panes, search, and configurable file views Batch renaming, archive handling, previews, and integrated terminal access KDE integrations support remote locations and services such as Google Drive and Nextcloud	Broad FTP, cloud, WebDAV, and remote-server connectivity Dual panes, unlimited tabs, queues, search, and batch renaming Free mode plus archive, device, terminal, and file-viewer tools
Cons	Its strongest fit is within Linux-oriented desktop environments Windows builds are available, but the product centers on KDE workflows Remote and cloud access depends on KDE integrations and configured services	Available only for macOS Commercial and team licensing requires a separate plan Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the PRO Pack
Our verdict	Dolphin is KDE’s open-source file manager for browsing and managing files on desktop computers. It handles local storage, including hard drives, USB sticks, and SD cards, while also supporting remote machines and internet cloud services… Read the review →	Commander One is a macOS file manager for browsing, organizing, copying, moving, renaming, and searching files. It suits Mac users who want one desktop application for local files, cloud storage, remote servers, archives, and connected… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Dolphin — where it wins

  • Tabbed browsing, split panes, search, and configurable file views
  • Batch renaming, archive handling, previews, and integrated terminal access
  • KDE integrations support remote locations and services such as Google Drive and Nextcloud

  Where it doesn't

  • Its strongest fit is within Linux-oriented desktop environments
  • Windows builds are available, but the product centers on KDE workflows
  • Remote and cloud access depends on KDE integrations and configured services

• Commander One — where it wins

  • Broad FTP, cloud, WebDAV, and remote-server connectivity
  • Dual panes, unlimited tabs, queues, search, and batch renaming
  • Free mode plus archive, device, terminal, and file-viewer tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS
  • Commercial and team licensing requires a separate plan
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the PRO Pack

• Dolphin9.1/10 · Free plan

  A capable free file manager, especially for Linux and KDE-oriented desktops.

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• Commander One7.8/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich macOS file manager for local, cloud, server, and device access.

  Visit Commander OneFull verdict →