About Us

Our Mission

At dupeGuru, our goal is simple — to help users reclaim valuable storage space and bring order to their digital files with accuracy, speed, and complete safety.
We believe file management should be effortless and transparent, which is why dupeGuru was built as an open-source, cross-platform tool designed for everyone — from casual users to IT professionals.

Who We Are

dupeGuru is an open-source software project created and maintained by a community of developers and contributors passionate about efficiency and digital organization.
The software is written primarily in Python 3 and uses a unified core engine that delivers consistent performance across all operating systems — Windows, macOS, and Linux.
On macOS, the interface is written in Objective-C using Cocoa, while the Linux and Windows versions are built using Qt5 for a seamless native experience.

We are driven by a shared commitment to provide free, transparent, and reliable software that empowers users to clean their systems without risk or complexity.

What We Do

dupeGuru helps users identify and manage duplicate files on their computers through a combination of intelligent scanning and smart fuzzy matching technology.
The application can scan files by name or by content, detect similarities even when filenames differ, and allow users to review and remove duplicates with full control.

Our software is:

  • Fast and Lightweight: Optimized to deliver results within minutes, even for large file collections.

  • Safe and Reliable: Built with a reference directory system to prevent accidental file loss.

  • Customizable: Provides flexible settings to adjust scan types, sensitivity, and exclusions.

  • Cross-Platform: Runs efficiently on all major operating systems with equal stability.

Why We Built dupeGuru

With storage devices growing larger and data becoming more complex, duplicate files have become a hidden problem that consumes space and affects performance.
dupeGuru was developed to solve this issue through intelligent file comparison and user-focused design.
Our goal was not only to build a duplicate file finder but to create a tool that respects user privacy, maintains open-source transparency, and prioritizes data safety above all.

Open Source and Community Driven

dupeGuru is an open-source project, meaning anyone can access, study, and contribute to its development.
This approach ensures long-term reliability, community collaboration, and constant improvement.
Every version is built with transparency, offering users complete trust and confidence in how the software operates.

Our Promise

We are committed to keeping dupeGuru:

  • Free to use for everyone, forever.

  • Open source with no hidden costs or restrictions.

  • Safe and transparent, ensuring your data always remains under your control.

Our focus remains on providing a stable, high-performance duplicate file finder that adapts to modern computing needs while staying simple enough for everyday use.