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Head-to-head · Duplicate File Finders

EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner vs dupeGuru

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner #4 in Duplicate File Finders 7.8/10 Free plan · paid from $59.95/yr Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit EaseUS
dupeGuru #6 in Duplicate File Finders —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit dupeGuru

EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner leads on 1 check, dupeGuru on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEaseUS DupFiles Cleaner · 7.8/10
  • Free planboth

Our editors rank EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner at #4 and dupeGuru at #6 for duplicate file finders; dupeGuru has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

On platform coverage, dupeGuru gives you Cross-platform where EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner offers Windows. EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner offers file preview; dupeGuru doesn't. dupeGuru offers folder exclusions; EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner doesn't publish it.

EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner is the better fit for windows users wanting guided duplicate cleanup. dupeGuru is the better fit for free users needing media-aware matching.

  • EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner fits best

    Windows users wanting guided duplicate cleanup

  • dupeGuru fits best

    Free users needing media-aware matching

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Side by side

Feature EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner 7.8/10 Visit ↗ dupeGuru —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 —
Ranking #4 in Duplicate File Finders #6 in Duplicate File Finders
Best for Windows users wanting guided duplicate cleanup Free users needing media-aware matching
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner 3/4 · dupeGuru 3/4
File preview ✓ (best) —
Automatic selection ✓ ✓
Recycle Bin / Trash ✓ ✓
Folder exclusions Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Platform coverage Windows Cross-platform
Scan locations Selected folders and drives on the computer, including local copies downloaded from Google Drive or Dropbox; direct cloud scanning is not supported. User-selected folders on the computer; selected folders can be set as normal, reference, or excluded.
Match methods Duplicate-file comparison method is configurable; the product also identifies similar images using a similarity threshold. File contents using size grouping and MD5 hashes; filename or music-tag word matching; fuzzy word similarity; picture-block color comparison.
Our review
Pros
  • Finds identical files and similar images across selected folders and drives
  • Previews results and offers Smart Selection or manual file selection
  • Free plan scans and previews; paid plans enable unlimited removal
  • Supports exact, fuzzy filename, music-tag and picture matching
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Lets users review, filter and manage grouped duplicate results
Cons
  • Windows desktop only, with no direct cloud-service scanning
  • Pro 1PC costs $59.95 per PC per year
  • Free plan does not include unlimited duplicate removal
  • Scanning centers on folders selected by the user
  • Offers no AI-assisted duplicate detection
  • Release versions vary across official distribution channels
Our verdict

EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner is a Windows desktop utility for people who want to find and review duplicate files before removing them. It scans selected folders or drives for identical files and similar images, covering documents, photos,…

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dupeGuru is a free, open-source desktop application for finding duplicate files on Windows, macOS and Linux. It suits users who want to inspect and manage duplicates on local computers, especially when filename matching alone is not…

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  1. EaseUS DupFiles CleanerDuplicate File Finders 7.8Free plan · paid from $59.95/yr
  2. dupeGuruDuplicate File Finders —Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner — where it wins

    • Finds identical files and similar images across selected folders and drives
    • Previews results and offers Smart Selection or manual file selection
    • Free plan scans and previews; paid plans enable unlimited removal

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop only, with no direct cloud-service scanning
    • Pro 1PC costs $59.95 per PC per year
    • Free plan does not include unlimited duplicate removal

  • dupeGuru — where it wins

    • Supports exact, fuzzy filename, music-tag and picture matching
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Lets users review, filter and manage grouped duplicate results

    Where it doesn't

    • Scanning centers on folders selected by the user
    • Offers no AI-assisted duplicate detection
    • Release versions vary across official distribution channels
  • EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner7.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $59.95/yr

    A guided Windows utility for finding duplicates and similar images before cleanup.

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  • dupeGuru—/10 · Free plan

    A free, media-aware desktop finder with exact and fuzzy matching across three platforms.

    Visit dupeGuruFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026