Comparison
Dup vs MacPaw Gemini 2: a duplicate finder alternative for Mac
Dup is a Mac app that finds duplicate videos and photos, including the same clip saved at a different resolution, codec or container. MacPaw Gemini 2 is a paid duplicate finder for Mac that finds duplicate files and similar photos, and is also included in Setapp.
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The facts
- Gemini 2 is made by MacPaw and sold on its own or as part of a Setapp subscription. It removes duplicates to the Trash and has a Smart Select that marks copies for you.
- Dup compares what a video shows rather than its bytes, so a 4K MOV and its 1080p MP4 export are found as one group.
- Dup scans folders, external drives and the Photos library in one pass, entirely on your Mac.
Two copies of one clip side by side under a wipe, Dup's auto-keep choosing the higher-resolution copy, and the removal undone in one step.
Compare two copies, keep the best, undo
Side by side
| What you need | Dup | MacPaw Gemini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Find one video saved at different resolutions, codecs and containers | Yes. Matches 4K, 1080p and 720p copies across H.264, H.265 and ProRes, in MOV, MP4 or MKV | Finds duplicate files, videos included |
| Scan the Photos library, iCloud Photos included | Yes, in the same scan as folders and external drives | Yes, it can scan the Photos library |
| Compare copies before deleting | Side by side, with a wipe between two copies | Shows a preview of each copy before removal |
| Choose the copy to keep automatically | Auto-keep picks the best copy by resolution, size and date (Pro) | Smart Select marks copies automatically |
| Get a deleted file back | Files go to the Trash, or to Recently Deleted in Photos, and Dup can undo the last cleanup | Removed files go to the Trash |
| Price | Free for up to 250 MB of deletions; Pro is $29.99 a year or $39.99 once | Paid; also included in a Setapp subscription |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dup an alternative to MacPaw Gemini?
Yes. Dup finds duplicate photos and videos on a Mac as Gemini 2 does, and it also groups one video saved at different resolutions, codecs and containers. You compare each group side by side before anything is removed.
Do I need Setapp to use Dup?
No. Dup is sold on its own, on the Mac App Store or as a direct download from getdup.app.
How much does Dup cost?
Dup is free to download and removes up to 250 MB of duplicates at no cost. Pro removes that limit for $29.99 a year, or $39.99 once for a lifetime license.
Try it on your own library
Free to try, with 250 MB of cleanup included. Nothing leaves your Mac, on any plan.
Pay with your Apple ID
Reaches folders App Store apps can't
macOS 13+