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DoubleKiller vs Duplicate Cleaner
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 Windows
DoubleKiller offers configurable duplicate scans and leaves deletion or movement choices to the user. Check the 2 GB free-version limit and paused development status before relying on it.
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Free plan Windows
Duplicate Cleaner offers several matching modes and file actions for people sorting duplicate files on Windows. Check the edition limits: free use is personal and home only, and archive scanning is a Pro feature.
Visit Duplicate CleanerThe facts
| DoubleKiller | Duplicate Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | DoubleKiller Pro Personal: $19.95 per workstation, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bigbangenterprises.de | duplicatecleaner.com |
| On duplicate file finders | #11 of 38 | #15 of 38 |
DoubleKiller: what it does well
- Scans directories, drives, and network computers.
- Compares names, sizes, dates, and contents.
- Excludes files by name, type, attributes, or size.
- Standalone executable needs no installation.
- Exports results to a text file.
What to know first
- Free version limits individual files to 2 GB.
- Free version is not for commercial use.
- Development is paused.
- Listed release dates to 2007-07-07.
Duplicate Cleaner: what it does well
- Includes Regular, Image, Audio, and Video scan modes
- Can scan network paths and portable devices
- Pro scans ZIP and other archive formats
- Offers file preview and automatic selection
- Includes folder protections and exclusions
What to know first
- Windows only
- Free edition is not for commercial use
- Current download requires .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later
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