CloneSpy is a free Windows tool for finding and managing duplicate files on hard drives, DVDs, and network drives. It can match files by identical contents, name, title, extension, similar size, or zero-byte status. You can preview matches, use automatic selection, exclude folders, and send removed files to the Recycle Bin. For selected files, CloneSpy can delete or move duplicates, export a list, defer actions to a batch file, or replace duplicates with shortcuts or NTFS hard links. It can also create checksum files from DVDs or hard drives and use them to check whether files are already present on the system. The installer offers standard and portable setup, and portable files can be copied to other computers. CloneSpy is listed as free, with no free trial. Its listed latest version is 3.43, released 12.10.2019. It compares binary data rather than document content, so metadata differences can affect whether apparently unchanged documents count as equal. The FAQ lists English as its only language.
Who it is for
CloneSpy suits Windows users who want to locate duplicate files across drives, discs, or network locations and choose how to handle them. Its binary comparison and English-only interface are worth considering before use.
What is good
- Free tool for Windows.
- Matches by content, name, title, size, or status.
- Previews files and supports folder exclusions.
- Can move, delete, or link duplicates.
- Offers standard and portable installation.
What to know first
- Latest listed version dates to 12.10.2019.
- English is the only provided language.
- Binary comparison can be affected by metadata differences.
- Does not identify visually similar images or songs.
Verdict
CloneSpy offers several ways to identify and handle duplicate files, including checksum-file checks and portable installation. Its listed release is dated 2019, and binary comparison may not treat documents with differing metadata as equal.
Get started with CloneSpy
- Open the CloneSpy website.
- Choose the standard or portable installation option.
- Download CloneSpy V3.43 as an EXE file.
- Install the program, or copy the portable files to another computer.
- Select folders, drives, DVDs, network drives, or checksum files to scan.
Questions about CloneSpy
How much does CloneSpy cost?
The CloneSpy plan is listed at 0.00 USD per free, with a free plan.
Is there a free trial?
No. CloneSpy has a free plan and no free trial.
Which platforms does it support?
CloneSpy is listed for Windows. The FAQ describes 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10; version 2.7 is the latest identified for Windows 2000.
What kinds of duplicates can it find?
It can match identical contents, filenames, titles, extensions, similar sizes, and zero-byte status. It does not identify visually similar images or differing song files.
Can I use it without installing it in the standard way?
The installer offers a portable option, and its files can be copied to other computers.
How does CloneSpy handle privacy and support?
The FAQ says the program has no adware or devices for collecting or transmitting user information, and that visitor or customer information is not passed to third parties. The site directs questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected].
CloneSpy plans and pricing
All plansCompared on duplicate file finders
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform coverage
- windows
- Scan locations
- local folders and hard drives; DVDs; network drives; checksum files
- Match methods
- identical contents; filename; title; extension; similar size; zero-byte status; binary comparison; checksums
- File preview
- Yes
- Automatic selection
- Yes
- Recycle Bin / Trash
- Yes
- Folder exclusions
- Yes
