DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) vs dupeGuru
| DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | dupeGuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | Designated local folders and drives | folders |
| Match methods | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection | filename similarity, exact file contents, music tags, picture similarity |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Inferse, dupeGuru scores higher on our published basis.