KDirStat AlternativesDisk Usage Analyzers and other similar apps like KDirStat

KDirStat is described as 'Was a graphical disk usage utility based on KDE 3 libraries, The information provided is similar to the Unix "du" command. In addition to that, it comes with some cleanup facilities to reclaim disk space' and is a disk usage analyzer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to KDirStat for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best KDirStat alternative is WinDirStat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KDirStat are WizTree, Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer, TreeSize and Filelight.

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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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    • WinDirStat is the most popular Windows alternative to KDirStat.

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

    • WinDirStat is Free and Open SourceKDirStat is also Free and Open Source
    • WinDirStat is Lightweight and CustomizableKDirStat is not according to our users
  2. WizTree icon

    WizTree

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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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  4. Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer icon

    Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer

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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.

    83 Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    • GNOME
    • Homebrew
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    • Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to KDirStat.

    • Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is Free and Open SourceKDirStat is also Free and Open Source
    • Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is LightweightKDirStat is not according to our users
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    SpaceMonger

    SpaceMonger is a treemapping tool for hard disks and file systems. It scans, maps, and manages PC, network, and cloud storage. It can copy, move, and delete files to free up storage space. It helps locate large files and folders ...

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  6. TreeSize icon

    TreeSize

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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.

    90 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.
     
  8. ncdu icon

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
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    Comments about ncdu as an Alternative to KDirStat
    Rz37
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    Yes, it's quite simple, very fast. Use -x to stay on one filesystem.

    Guest
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    Text-based, very minimalistic, no treemap, doesn't stay on one filesystem, can't do cleanups

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

    • ncdu is Free and Open SourceKDirStat is also Free and Open Source
    • ncdu is LightweightKDirStat is not according to our users
  10. GrandPerspective icon

    GrandPerspective

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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)
     
  11. QDirStat icon

    QDirStat

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    QDirStat is a graphical disk usage utility. The successor of KDirStat without any KDE dependencies.

    65 QDirStat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Guest
    Positive
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    Because it's the official designated successor, of course. Just look at the KDirStat home page (which still exists).

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

    • QDirStat is Free and Open SourceKDirStat is also Free and Open Source
  12. DiskUsage icon

    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.

    80 DiskUsage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • DiskUsage is Free and Open SourceKDirStat is also Free and Open Source
    • DiskUsage is LightweightKDirStat is not according to our users
  13. DaisyDisk icon

    DaisyDisk

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    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.

    88 DaisyDisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    DaisyDisk 4 showing HD level scan, including free space on the disk. Hidden volumes are revealed in DaisyDisk that you normally can't see in Apple's utilities.
     

    • DaisyDisk is the most popular commercial alternative to KDirStat.

    • DaisyDisk is Paid and ProprietaryKDirStat is Free and Open Source
  14. SpaceMonger icon

    SpaceMonger

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    SpaceMonger is a treemapping tool for hard disks and file systems. It scans, maps, and manages PC, network, and cloud storage. It can copy, move, and delete files to free up storage space. It helps locate large files and folders quickly with Treemap visuals and finds files by...

    78 SpaceMonger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. JDiskReport icon

    JDiskReport

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    JDiskReport enables you to understand how much space the files and directories consume on your disk drives, and it helps you find obsolete files and folders.

    70 JDiskReport alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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