fclones vs Gemini 2
| fclones | Gemini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | macos |
| Scan locations | Directory trees, multiple directory roots, standard-input file lists, and mounted or removable devices | Whole disk, selected folders, removable media, network volumes, Photos libraries, iTunes libraries |
| Match methods | File size, inode/file identifiers, prefix hash, suffix hash, and full-content hash | File data length, creation date, modification date, extension, path, and similarity |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Duplicate File Finders. On Samsung Mobile US Press, fclones scores higher on our published basis.