rdfind vs WhatInStartup
| rdfind | WhatInStartup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | windows |
| Scan locations | Directories and individual files supplied as command-line arguments | Local folders and drives; OneDrive folder via NTFS symbolic links or junction points |
| Match methods | File size; first bytes; last bytes; checksum; inode and device identity handling | File size; byte-by-byte binary content comparison; duplicate filename; duplicate filename with identical or non-identical content |
| Automatic selection | Yes | — |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | No | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Specifiction, rdfind scores higher on our published basis.