dupeGuru vs DupScout
| dupeGuru | DupScout | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | windows |
| Scan locations | folders | Local disks, directories, network shares, NAS storage devices |
| Match methods | filename similarity, exact file contents, music tags, picture similarity | SHA-256 file hash comparison |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | — |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 250 one-time |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On The Geeks Club, dupeGuru scores higher on our published basis.