DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) vs Duplicate File Detective
| DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | Duplicate File Detective | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | windows |
| Scan locations | Designated local folders and drives | local drives; network shares; NAS devices; removable storage; file server shares |
| Match methods | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection | file name; extension; file size; CRC32; MD5; SHA-1; SHA-256; SHA-512; byte-for-byte content; visual image comparison; document properties; audio tags |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 30 one-time | |
| Automatic selection | Yes |
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