DaisyDisk AlternativesTop Disk Usage Analyzers and other similar apps like DaisyDisk

DaisyDisk is described as 'With DaisyDisk you can free up disk space by quickly finding and deleting big, useless files. The program scans any mounted disk and displays it on the sunburst map, where segments mean files and folders, proportionally to their sizes. The map is easy to read and navigate' and is a very popular disk usage analyzer in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to DaisyDisk for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best DaisyDisk alternative is WinDirStat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DaisyDisk are WizTree, Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer, TreeSize and SquirrelDisk.

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  1. WinDirStat icon

    WinDirStat

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    Comprehensive disk analysis tool offering treemap visualizations to identify large files, duplicate detection, and versatile cleanup actions. Operates offline, ad-free, and open-source, it runs portably on Windows without registration, providing a lightweight solution to manage disk storage.

    94 WinDirStat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Simple, free, works on Windows, informative, customizable. Aesthetics are a bit dated (think like Windows XP) but overall it does the trick and I use it all the time

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think WinDirStat is a great DaisyDisk alternative.

    • WinDirStat is the most popular Windows alternative to DaisyDisk.

    • WinDirStat is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DaisyDisk.

    • WinDirStat is Free and Open SourceDaisyDisk is Paid and Proprietary
    • WinDirStat is Lightweight and CustomizableDaisyDisk is not according to our users
  2. WizTree icon

    WizTree

     269 likes
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    Comprehensive disk usage analyzer providing ultra-fast insight into space consumption by directly reading NTFS file systems. Identify top space hogs, sort content by size, and enjoy features like portability, offline access, dark mode, and no registration needs. Exclusive to NTFS drives.

    88 WizTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about WizTree as an Alternative to DaisyDisk
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    Positive
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    Uses a horizontal instead of circular image to indicate file sizes, but works well!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Free, small software size, easy to install and VERY quick scan!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    It's free and fast, lightweight and gets the job done.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks WizTree is a great DaisyDisk alternative.

    • WizTree is Free Personal and ProprietaryDaisyDisk is Paid and Proprietary
    • WizTree is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDaisyDisk is not according to our users
  4. Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer icon

    Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer

     239 likes
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    Powerful GNOME application that provides in-depth disk usage analysis with graphical representation. It supports scanning of volumes, specific directories, and network folders, offering insights into space allocation both locally and remotely.

    82 Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    • GNOME
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer as an Alternative to DaisyDisk
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    It's powerful and very nice graphically

    Guest
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    windows-based when Daisy Disk is Mac

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is a great DaisyDisk alternative.

    • Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to DaisyDisk.

    • Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is Free and Open SourceDaisyDisk is Paid and Proprietary
    • Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is LightweightDaisyDisk is not according to our users
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  6. TreeSize icon

    TreeSize

     296 likes
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    Comprehensively analyze disk space usage with TreeSize across local, network drives, and mobile devices. Features include folder sizes, subfolders, file counts, NTFS compression rates, interactive 3D charts, and the ability to target large, temporary, and duplicate files, even via MTP and WebDAV.

    89 TreeSize alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    The main window is split into the file system tree on the left and the details view on the right.
     
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    SquirrelDisk

     64 likes
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    SquirrelDisk shows you exactly what's taking up all that space and helps you clear it out. Using SquirrelDisk is a matter of clicking one button to easily find all the huge files on your computer.

    89 SquirrelDisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ncdu

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    A disk usage analyzer with an ncurses interface, aimed to be run on a remote server where you don't have an entire graphical setup, but have to do with a simple SSH connection. ncdu aims to be fast, simple and easy to use, and should be able to run in any minimal POSIX-like...

    43 ncdu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
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    GrandPerspective

     90 likes
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    GrandPerspective is a small utility application for Mac that graphically shows the disk usage within a file system. It can help you to manage your disk, as you can easily spot which files and folders take up the most space.

    75 GrandPerspective alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    GrandPerspective view after scanning a source. Showing dark mode compatibility (macOS Mojave only)
     
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    DiskUsage

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    DiskUsage provides a way to find out which files and directories on the SD card of your Android phone are consuming the most space. It displays diagram with directories/subdirectories proportional to their size. Users are allowed to zoom in to look at specific directory content.

    79 DiskUsage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • DiskUsage is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to DaisyDisk.

    • DiskUsage is Free and Open SourceDaisyDisk is Paid and Proprietary
    • DiskUsage is LightweightDaisyDisk is not according to our users
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    DiskPoint

     10 likes
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    Cross-platform disk cleaning tool offering private, local file operations with no data tracking, no cloud uploads, no ads, no cost, and an intuitive interface. Fast performance, efficient space recovery, and full functionality for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Scanner icon

    Scanner

     57 likes
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    This tool uses a sunburst chart to display the usage of your hard disk or other media. The chart shows all major files and folders from all directory levels at once.

    75 Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Scanner as an Alternative to DaisyDisk
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    Positive
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    Simple, fast, small size, portable

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Scanner is a great DaisyDisk alternative.

    • Scanner is Free and ProprietaryDaisyDisk is Paid and Proprietary
    • Scanner is LightweightDaisyDisk is not according to our users
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