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rmlint vs Gemini 2: catalog facts
rmlint	Gemini 2
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free download, with a paid license available to buy from MacPaw.
Linux, Command line	macOS
Very fast duplicate detection on large file trees Finds empty files, empty folders and other lint as well	Finds similar files as well as exact duplicates Scans Photos and Music libraries
Mainly a command-line tool Aimed at Linux and Unix-like systems	macOS only Full use requires a paid license
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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