dupeGuru vs Duplicate Files Search & Link
| dupeGuru | Duplicate Files Search & Link | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | windows |
| Scan locations | User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded. | Local drives and folders; network folders; ZIP archives; multiple physical drives |
| Match methods | File contents using size grouping and MD5 hashes; filename or music-tag word matching; fuzzy word similarity; picture-block color comparison. | Byte-by-byte file-content comparison; identical media-content comparison for audio, video, and JPG files while ignoring metadata or media-tag differences; filename and path filters |
| File preview | No | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes | |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes |
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