Head-to-head · Duplicate File Finders
Easy Duplicate Finder vs Duplicate File Detective
Easy Duplicate Finder leads on 0 checks, Duplicate File Detective on 0, and 5 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 scoreEasy Duplicate Finder · 7.6/10
- Free trialonly Duplicate File Detective
Easy Duplicate Finder scores higher on our rubric for duplicate file finders: 7.6 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #12.
On platform coverage, Easy Duplicate Finder gives you Cross-platform where Duplicate File Detective offers Windows.
Easy Duplicate Finder is the better fit for mac and Windows users with cloud media. Duplicate File Detective is the better fit for windows users wanting reports and scheduling.
- Easy Duplicate Finder fits best
Mac and Windows users with cloud media
- Duplicate File Detective fits best
Windows users wanting reports and scheduling
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Side by side
| Feature | Easy Duplicate Finder 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Duplicate File Detective 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #9 in Duplicate File Finders | #12 in Duplicate File Finders |
| Best for | Mac and Windows users with cloud media | Windows users wanting reports and scheduling |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39.95/device one-time | $30 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 15 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Features Easy Duplicate Finder 4/4 · Duplicate File Detective 4/4 | ||
| File preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic selection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recycle Bin / Trash | ✓ | ✓ |
| Folder exclusions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Cross-platform | Windows |
| Scan locations | Selected local folders and drives; mapped network drives; connected external media; Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox; supported email and media libraries | local drives; network shares; NAS devices; removable storage; file server shares |
| Match methods | SHA256 hash comparison; music audio fingerprinting; file-name/date/tag comparisons in applicable scan modes | file name; extension; file size; CRC32; MD5; SHA-1; SHA-256; SHA-512; byte-for-byte content; visual image comparison; document properties; audio tags |
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| Our verdict | Easy Duplicate Finder is a duplicate-file management application for Windows and macOS. It is designed for people who need to identify and remove repeated files across local folders, external storage, and supported cloud services. Its… Read the review → |
Duplicate File Detective is Windows software for locating, reviewing, and managing duplicate files across local drives, removable storage, network shares, NAS devices, and file servers. It suits Windows users who need more than a basic… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Easy Duplicate Finder — where it wins
- Scans photos, music, videos, emails, contacts, and documents
- Connects with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox
- Previews, automated selection, Recycle Bin moves, and undo actions
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $59.95 with no permanent $0 plan
- Unlimited updates apply for only 1 year
- Permanent deletion requires careful review before confirmation
Duplicate File Detective — where it wins
- Matches files by checksums, bytes, visual appearance, properties, and audio tags
- Scans local drives, network shares, NAS devices, removable storage, and file servers
- Adds previews, SmartMark rules, scheduled reports, and duplicate management actions
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, with no support for other platforms
- The Personal Edition excludes scheduling and other automation features
- No free plan; paid access starts at a $30 one-time license
- Easy Duplicate Finder7.6/10 · Paid
A feature-rich duplicate finder for local files, media, email, contacts, and cloud drives.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Duplicate File Detective7.3/10 · 15-day trial
A Windows duplicate finder with deep matching, previews, automation, and scheduled reporting.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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