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Avidemux vs jdupes
Both stand on duplicate file finders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
jdupes offers several ways to identify and handle exact duplicate files across desktop platforms. Take care with quick matching, which skips byte-by-byte verification, and note that the repeat-scan hash database remains under development.
Visit jdupesThe facts
| Avidemux | jdupes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | jdupes.com |
| On duplicate file finders | #1 of 38 | #3 of 38 |
Avidemux: what it does well
jdupes: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Offers deletion, linking and copy-on-write deduplication.
- Checks matching file data after hashing.
- Docker usage and shell-script output are documented.
- Distributed under the MIT License.
What to know first
- Does not match similar images, sounds or formats.
- Quick matching skips byte-by-byte verification and can misclassify files.
- Hash database feature is under development and has quirks.
- No file preview, Trash option or folder exclusions.
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