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Glary Duplicate Cleaner

Free#7 of 37 in Duplicate File Finders

Glary Duplicate Cleaner: A free Windows utility for local duplicate scans, previews, and assisted file selection. Ranked #7 of 37 in Duplicate File Finders by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users wanting a simple free local scan.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Windows users wanting a simple free local scan
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Platform coverage
Windows
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Scans selected local drives and folders using several matching criteria
- Image previews and file details help review duplicate results
- Check Intelligent, folder exclusions, and Recycle Bin removal aid cleanup
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop utility
- Matching uses file type, name, size, and creation date
- Focused on local drives and folders rather than broader scan locations

Our verdict on Glary Duplicate Cleaner

Glary Duplicate Cleaner is a free Windows desktop utility for finding and removing duplicate files on selected drives and folders. It is aimed at solo users and small teams who want a straightforward local scan across photos, music, documents, videos, and other file types. Results can be filtered by file type, and image previews plus details such as path, size, and modified date help users review files before deleting them.

Its matching options are file type, name, size, and creation date. That gives users several ways to identify candidate duplicates, but the scope is narrower than tools that compare verified content hashes or bytes directly. Check Intelligent automatically checks files across duplicate groups, while an ignore list can protect files users do not want deleted. These selection controls can reduce the manual work of reviewing groups, though users should still examine results before removal.

The cleanup safeguards and scan controls suit a simple local workflow: excluded folders stay out of future searches, and deleted files go to the Recycle Bin by default. Glarysoft describes the standalone program as freeware, and the tool is also available within Glary Utilities. Its Windows-only platform and local-drive and folder focus make it a reasonable fit for people who want a free desktop cleaner without a broader storage-management workflow. Users who need non-Windows support or matching based on file contents should look at alternatives with those capabilities.

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Glary Duplicate Cleaner pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Glary Duplicate Cleaner fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Platform coverage	Windows
Scan locations	Local drives and folders
Match methods	File type, name, size, and date of creation
File preview	Yes
Automatic selection	Yes
Recycle Bin / Trash	Yes
Folder exclusions	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	glarysoft.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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