Doppel vs dupeGuru
| Doppel | dupeGuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Platform coverage | macos | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | User-selected folders and nested subfolders | User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded. |
| Match methods | File size, SHA-256, byte-by-byte comparison, filename, media duration, file kind, and file extension | File contents using size grouping and MD5 hashes; filename or music-tag word matching; fuzzy word similarity; picture-block color comparison. |
| File preview | Yes | No |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On The Geeks Club, dupeGuru scores higher on our published basis.