Czkawka
7.4#1 in duplicate file findersFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
VisitCzkawka vs Duplicate File Detective
Duplicate File Detective
6.2#10 in duplicate file finders$30 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Czkawka | Duplicate File Detective |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Czkawka finds duplicates, empty folders, similar images, and other unnecessary files. | Duplicate File Detective finds and helps safely remove duplicate files on Windows PCs, servers, and network storage. |
| Support | The maintainer invites users to create issues for bugs and pull requests for fixes; GTK-specific issues and feature requests are generally to be closed. | A paid license includes priority access to technical support. |
Czkawka plans
- FreeFree
Duplicate File Detective plans
- Personal Edition license$30, paid once
- Single-User Pro license$60, paid once
- Single-User Pro license - 5 Pack$210, paid once
- Single-User Pro license - 10 Pack$360, paid once
- Single-Consultant Pro license$399, paid once
- Site-Wide Pro license$700, paid once
Pick Czkawka if…
Czkawka suits people who want to inspect selected folders for duplicate, empty, or other unnecessary files. It offers both graphical and command-line frontends, plus an Android frontend.
Pick Duplicate File Detective if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.