Side by side

Dolphin vs Filestash

Both stand on file manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dolphin

Free plan Open source LinuxWindows

Dolphin combines everyday file operations with multiple browsing views, remote file access, and an integrated terminal. Windows downloads are listed as testing builds, so that release detail is worth noting before choosing it.

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Filestash

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Filestash combines storage connections, sharing, gateways, and workflow tools in a browser-based platform. The Hobby tier supports up to three users; paid subscriptions have listed monthly prices.

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The facts

	Dolphin	Filestash
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	Linux, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Self Served: $50 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Filestash
Website	apps.kde.org	filestash.app
On file manager software	#2 of 100	#1 of 100

Dolphin: what it does well

Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later
Tabs and split view support folder-to-folder work
Grid, detailed, and tree views
Remote cloud and machine files are supported
Integrated terminal runs commands in the current folder

What to know first

Windows installers are nightly builds for testing
Linux installation uses an app store or package manager

Filestash: what it does well

Connects to a range of storage services.
Offers SFTP, MCP, FTP, WebDAV, S3, and AS2 gateways.
Includes LDAP, SAML, and OIDC authentication options.
Lists workflow automation and plugin support.
Supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

What to know first

Self-hosting requires a Linux server with Docker, Docker Compose, and curl.
Self Served includes three seats.
Self Served costs $50 a month.
Enterprise Solutions costs $290 a month.

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