fdupes vs Tidy Up
| fdupes | Tidy Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | macOS |
| Scan locations | specified directories; subdirectories; symlinked directories | Local scanned volumes; Lightroom; Photos; Music; Mail; Contacts; Time Machine backups |
| Match methods | file size; MD5 signature; byte-by-byte comparison | Customizable search criteria; file kinds; hard links; application and library contents |
| Automatic selection | Yes | — |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 29.99 one-time |
| Platform coverage | — | macos |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Everything Xiaomi, fdupes scores higher on our published basis.