DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) vs Nektony Duplicate File Finder
| DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | Nektony Duplicate File Finder | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | macos |
| Scan locations | Designated local folders and drives | Selected folders and drives; external disks; Photos and Music libraries; cloud storage |
| Match methods | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection | Byte-to-byte comparison of file data; visual similarity detection for photos; similarity detection for music |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders