Folder Size

Free plan Windows

What Folder Size is

Folder Size analyzes Windows storage to help locate large files and folders and see how disk space is used. It displays results with bar and pie charts and scans local and external drives, USB and flash drives, SD cards, NAS, SAN, and network shares. A File Explorer right-click menu can start a scan of a folder and its subfolders. Reports can surface the largest, oldest, newest, empty, and longest-path items, with exports to Excel, CSV, or XML. The app also lets users cut, copy, paste, delete, and move files and folders. Saved scans can be reopened to compare storage changes over time. The maker says scans stay on the device and file names, folder sizes, and other data are not transmitted. Folder Size has a free plan; Personal is a 24.95 USD one-time fee for a license that does not expire. Professional adds command-line scan and export automation. It runs on listed Windows desktop and Server versions.

Who it suits

Folder Size suits Windows users who need to find large or unusual files, review storage across local, external, or network locations, or export scan results. Its listed audiences include home users, photographers, developers, IT professionals, and businesses.

What it does well

Scans local, external, and network storage locations.
Shows disk usage with bar and pie charts.
Exports results to Excel, CSV, or XML.
Saved scans support comparisons over time.
Free plan includes file and folder analysis.

What to know first

Cannot scan symbolic links.
Command-line automation is limited to Professional.
Personal is a 24.95 USD one-time fee.

Limits

The free plan includes file and folder analysis, disk usage charts, and local and external drive scanning. Command-line automation and advanced reporting and export are listed for Professional; symbolic links cannot be scanned.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Freeware; Windows	Free
Personal	One-time fee; lifetime license · Feature-limited; registered versions have no portable variation	$24.95, paid once
Professional	One-time fee; lifetime license · Command-line options available in Professional	$39.95, paid once
Corporate	One-time fee; lifetime license · Unlimited computers within the purchasing company or organization	$499, paid once

As mindgems.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Folder Size website.
Use the free plan for folder and file analysis, charts, and local or external drive scanning.
Install on a supported Windows system.
Start a scan from Folder Size or right-click a folder in File Explorer.
Choose a Personal, Professional, or Corporate lifetime license if its listed features fit your needs.

Verdict

Folder Size combines storage scans, visual summaries, exports, and file management in a Windows application. Its free plan covers analysis and charts; command-line automation requires Professional.

Questions

Is Folder Size free?

Yes. The free plan includes folder and file size analysis, disk usage charts, and local and external drive scanning.

What does a paid license cost?

Personal is listed at $24.95 a month, billed as a one-time fee, with a license that never expires. Professional is listed at $39.95 a month and Corporate at $499 a month; both are also billed as one-time fees with licenses that never expire.

Which operating systems does it support?

Folder Size is listed for Windows. Its system requirements name Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.

Can it scan external and network drives?

Yes. Listed scan locations include external hard drives, USB flash drives, NAS, and network computers or drives, as well as local drives.

Can results be exported?

Yes. Reports can be exported to Excel, CSV, or XML. Command-line scan and export automation is available in the Professional version.

Who makes Folder Size?

The product website is published by MindGems.

Facts from Folder Size's own pages

Automation: Command-line scan and export automation is available only in the Professional version. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Explorer integration: A Windows File Explorer right-click context menu lets users scan a folder and its subfolders with Folder Size. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Exportable reports: Yes · mindgems.com, 22 Sept 2026
External drive scans: Yes · mindgems.com, 22 Sept 2026
File management: Users can cut, copy, paste, delete, and move files or folders from within the application. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · mindgems.com, 22 Sept 2026
Intended users: The maker describes the product for home users, gamers, photographers, video editors, software developers, IT professionals, and businesses. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Notable limit: The FAQ says Folder Size cannot scan symbolic links because they are references rather than real folders or files. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Desktop platforms: windows · mindgems.com, 22 Sept 2026
Privacy: The maker says scans run locally and that folder sizes, file names, and other data are never uploaded or transmitted. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Purpose: Folder Size analyzes Windows disk usage, lists large files and folders, and visualizes storage with bar and pie charts. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Reports and exports: The product lists reports such as largest, oldest, newest, empty, and longest-path items, and supports exporting results to Excel, CSV, or XML. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Scan history: Users can save and load scan data to compare results and track changes over time. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Scan scope: files_folders · mindgems.com, 22 Sept 2026
Paid from: 24.95 · mindgems.com, 22 Sept 2026
Storage sources: It scans local and external drives, USB and flash drives, SD cards, NAS, SAN, and network shares. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
Support and updates: The maker says registered users receive free support and minor version updates. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026
System requirements: The maker lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Windows Server 2008 or newer, with 1 GB RAM minimum and 10 MB disk space. · mindgems.com, 28 Sept 2026

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