dupeGuru vs jdupes
| dupeGuru | jdupes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded. | Local directory paths, recursive subdirectories, and optionally symlinked paths |
| 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, hashes, and full byte-for-byte comparison; optional partial-hash matching |
| File preview | No | No |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | No |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | No |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders