fdupes vs Folder Size
| fdupes | Folder Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $24.95/mo |
| Platforms | Linux | Windows |
| Scan locations | specified directories; subdirectories; symlinked directories | Folders, local drives, computers, diskettes, CD/DVD-ROM, USB flash drives, external hard drives, NAS, and network computers or drives |
| Match methods | file size; MD5 signature; byte-by-byte comparison | Binary content, similar content, file size, similar file names, and identical file name plus size |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Platform coverage | windows | |
| File preview | Yes | |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | |
| Paid from | $24.95one-time | |
| Desktop platforms | windows | |
| External drive scans | Yes | |
| Exportable reports | Yes | |
| Scan scope | files_folders |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders