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Avidemux vs DiskScope
Both stand on disk space analyzers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose DiskScope if you want free desktop disk analysis with several ways to explore results, detailed search filters, and on-disk size reporting. Windows users also get an application uninstall workflow; people who need that feature on macOS or Linux should look elsewhere.
Visit DiskScopeThe facts
| Avidemux | DiskScope | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | diskscope.fr |
| On disk space analyzers | #3 of 105 | #7 of 105 |
Avidemux: what it does well
DiskScope: what it does well
- Scans files, folders, and apps in parallel.
- Shows results in a table, tree, and zoomable treemap.
- Search filters by type, extension, size, and modified date.
- Reports actual usage for sparse and compressed files.
- Free, MIT licensed, and runs locally without telemetry.
What to know first
- Application uninstall and Recycle Bin emptying are Windows-only.
- macOS and Linux builds are experimental and not tested yet.
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