CloneSpy vs dupeGuru
| CloneSpy | dupeGuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | windows | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | local folders and hard drives; DVDs; network drives; checksum files | User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded. |
| Match methods | identical contents; filename; title; extension; similar size; zero-byte status; binary comparison; checksums | File contents using size grouping and MD5 hashes; filename or music-tag word matching; fuzzy word similarity; picture-block color comparison. |
| File preview | Yes | No |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders