Mole
Focus: mac cleaner, disk space and uninstaller. Shares open source and github with Czkawka. A Mac app, not a desktop app. Same 4.6 rating.
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Desktop App
Czkawka
A fast app that finds duplicate files, empty folders and similar photos.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
macOS, Windows, Linux
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What is Czkawka?
Czkawka is a free, open-source app that scans your drives for duplicate files, empty folders, big files, similar images and videos, and broken files. It is written in Rust, so scans are quick even on large folders, and it lets you review results before deleting anything, which makes reclaiming space and tidying a messy drive far less tedious.
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Pros: what Czkawka does well
- Finds duplicates, similar photos and empty folders
- Very fast scans
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Interface is functional rather than pretty
- Too many options for a quick job
Who Czkawka is for
Anyone whose drives are full of copies and forgotten files.
Who can skip it
People with tidy, small file collections.
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