fclones vs Nektony Duplicate File Finder
| fclones | Nektony Duplicate File Finder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform coverage | cross-platform | macos |
| Scan locations | Directory trees, multiple directory roots, standard-input file lists, and mounted or removable devices | Selected folders and drives; external disks; Photos and Music libraries; cloud storage |
| Match methods | File size, inode/file identifiers, prefix hash, suffix hash, and full-content hash | Byte-to-byte comparison of file data; visual similarity detection for photos; similarity detection for music |
| File preview | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic selection | Yes | Yes |
| Folder exclusions | Yes | Yes |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | Yes |
Listed together in Best Duplicate File Finders