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Compare scans

D. Capilla edited this page Jul 25, 2026 · 4 revisions

Compare scans

c² flux can save scan results in a local SQLite database and compare two points in time.

Enable scan history

Open:

File → Settings → Statistics

Enable:

Save scan history

You can also configure:

  • the database location
  • the maximum number of saved scans per path
Scan history settings

Start a comparison

Open:

Tools → Compare scans

Select two different scans and click Compare.

What it shows

  • new files
  • changed files
  • deleted files
  • folder growth
  • largest changes
Scan comparison overview

Detailed views help identify where storage usage changed.

How it works

The saved scans are stored in a local SQLite database.

SQLite is a lightweight database file and does not require a server.

The database size depends on the number and size of stored scans.

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