DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) vs Duplicate Files Search & Link
| DUDE (DUplicates DEtector) | Duplicate Files Search & Link | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | windows |
| Scan locations | Designated local folders and drives | Local drives and folders; network folders; ZIP archives; multiple physical drives |
| Match methods | SHA1 content hashing; image similarity detection | Byte-by-byte file-content comparison; identical media-content comparison for audio, video, and JPG files while ignoring metadata or media-tag differences; filename and path filters |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Duplicate Files Search & Link scores higher on our published basis.