DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) vs fclones
| DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | fclones | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | Designated local folders and drives | Directory trees, multiple directory roots, standard-input file lists, and mounted or removable devices |
| Match methods | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection | File size, inode/file identifiers, prefix hash, suffix hash, and full-content hash |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders