DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) vs rdfind
| DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | rdfind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Scan locations | Designated local folders and drives | Directories and individual files supplied as command-line arguments |
| Match methods | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection | File size; first bytes; last bytes; checksum; inode and device identity handling |
| File preview | Yes | — |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | No |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | — |
| Automatic selection | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On The Geeks Club, rdfind scores higher on our published basis.