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 KDE Plasma 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 ncdu.

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KDirStat 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.

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KDirStat alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2024
  1. WinDirStat icon
     1093 likes

    WinDirStat is a disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool, inspired by KDirStat .

    92 WinDirStat alternatives
    Folder sorted after their foldersize

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Display files size
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Disk usage statistics
    5.  Hierarchical Structure
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Portable
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Disk Maintenance
    WinDirStat iconKDirStat Icon

    WinDirStat VS KDirStat

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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 LightweightKDirStat is not according to our users
  2. WizTree icon
     237 likes

    WizTree scans your entire hard drive and shows you which files and folders are using the most disk space. It does this VERY QUICKLY. In fact, we believe WizTree to be the fastest application of this type currently available!

    84 WizTree alternatives
    WizTree screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tree map
    2.  HDD Visualization
    3.  Display files size
    4.  Disk usage statistics
    5.  Fast file and folder search
    6.  Folder Size
    7.  Graphical User Interface
    8.  Portable
    9.  File Search
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No registration required
    WizTree iconKDirStat Icon

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  3. Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer icon
     230 likes

    Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer is a graphical application to analyse disk usage in any Gnome environment. Disk Usage Analyzer can easily scan device volumes or a specific user-requested directory branch (local or remote).

    80 Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer alternatives
    Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    • GNOME
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Sunburst chart
    2.  Does not show ZFS filesystems
    3.  Ad-free
    Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer iconKDirStat Icon

    Baobab Disk Usage Analyzer VS KDirStat

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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
  4. TreeSize icon
     285 likes

    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.

    84 TreeSize alternatives
    The main window is split into the file system tree on the left and the details view on the right.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Display files size
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Disk Maintenance
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Delete Temporary Files
    TreeSize iconKDirStat Icon

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  5. ncdu icon
     132 likes

    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...

    38 ncdu alternatives
    ncdu screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Terminal-based
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Works in a terminal
    4.  Display files size
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Delete Temporary Files
    ncdu iconKDirStat Icon

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    Comments about ncdu as an Alternative to KDirStat
     
    Rz37

    Yes, it's quite simple, very fast. Use -x to stay on one filesystem.

    Positive commentNov 27, 2024
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    Guest

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

    Negative commentNov 29, 2021
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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
  6. DiskUsage icon
     75 likes

    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.

    76 DiskUsage alternatives
    DiskUsage screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Folder Size
    4.  Folder Hierarchy
    DiskUsage iconKDirStat Icon

    DiskUsage VS KDirStat

    Is DiskUsage a good alternative to KDirStat?
     
    • 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
  7. QDirStat icon
     35 likes

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

    59 QDirStat alternatives
    QDirStat screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    QDirStat Features

    1.  Tree view
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Display files size
    4.  Subtree percentage
    5.  Tree map
    6.  Disk usage statistics
    QDirStat iconKDirStat Icon

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    Comments about QDirStat as an Alternative to KDirStat
     
    Guest

    Because it's the official designated successor, of course. Just look at the KDirStat home page (which still exists).

    Positive commentNov 29, 2021
    0
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    QDirStat icon
    • Almost everyone thinks QDirStat is a great KDirStat alternative.

    • QDirStat is Free and Open SourceKDirStat is also Free and Open Source
  8. GrandPerspective icon
     84 likes

    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.

    72 GrandPerspective alternatives
    GrandPerspective view after scanning a source. Showing dark mode compatibility (macOS Mojave only)

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    GrandPerspective iconKDirStat Icon

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  9. Filelight icon
     46 likes

    Filelight is an application to visualize the disk usage on your computer.

    64 Filelight alternatives
    Filelight screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • KDE

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Sunburst chart
    2.  Scanner
    3.  Ad-free
    Filelight iconKDirStat Icon

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  10. DaisyDisk icon
     110 likes

    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.

    84 DaisyDisk alternatives
    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    DaisyDisk Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Sunburst chart
    3.  Disk usage statistics
    4.  Disk Maintenance
    DaisyDisk iconKDirStat Icon

    DaisyDisk VS KDirStat

    Is DaisyDisk a good alternative to KDirStat?
     
    • DaisyDisk is the most popular commercial alternative to KDirStat.

    • DaisyDisk is Paid and ProprietaryKDirStat is Free and Open Source
  11. SpaceMonger icon
     46 likes

    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...

    74 SpaceMonger alternatives
    SpaceMonger screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SpaceMonger Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  No registration required
    SpaceMonger iconKDirStat Icon

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  12. JDiskReport icon
     93 likes

    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.

    66 JDiskReport alternatives
    JDiskReport screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    JDiskReport Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Sync with Amazon Drive
    4.  Categories
    5.  32-bit support
    JDiskReport iconKDirStat Icon

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