dupeGuru vs Folder Size
| dupeGuru | Folder Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $24.95/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | windows |
| Scan locations | User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded. | Folders, local drives, computers, diskettes, CD/DVD-ROM, USB flash drives, external hard drives, NAS, and network computers or drives |
| Match methods | File contents using size grouping and MD5 hashes; filename or music-tag word matching; fuzzy word similarity; picture-block color comparison. | Binary content, similar content, file size, similar file names, and identical file name plus size |
| File preview | No | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Everything Xiaomi, Folder Size scores higher on our published basis.