CloneSpy vs DUDE (DUplicates DEtector)
| CloneSpy | DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | windows | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | local folders and hard drives; DVDs; network drives; checksum files | Designated local folders and drives |
| Match methods | identical contents; filename; title; extension; similar size; zero-byte status; binary comparison; checksums | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes | — |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Specifiction, CloneSpy scores higher on our published basis.