dupeGuru vs fdupes
| dupeGuru | fdupes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | |
| Scan locations | User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded. | specified directories; subdirectories; symlinked directories |
| Match methods | File contents using size grouping and MD5 hashes; filename or music-tag word matching; fuzzy word similarity; picture-block color comparison. | file size; MD5 signature; byte-by-byte comparison |
| File preview | No | |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | |
| Folder exclusions | Yes |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders