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dirstat-rs vs DiskSizer
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 LinuxMacWindows
dirstat-rs provides configurable disk-usage scanning from a command line across three desktop platforms. Its lack of visual treemaps and category breakdowns makes it less suitable for users seeking graphical storage analysis.
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Free plan Windows
DiskSizer focuses on visual disk analysis, combining proportional charts with scanning methods tailored to HDDs and SSDs. Its free, open-source distribution and GitHub support make it accessible for Windows storage analysis.
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| dirstat-rs | DiskSizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | disksizer.whhite.com |
| On disk space analyzers | #67 of 105 | #63 of 105 |
dirstat-rs: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed software
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Scans a chosen path or current directory
- Configurable depth and minimum-size threshold
- Supports exportable reports
What to know first
- No treemap view
- No application-size reporting
- No file-type breakdown
- Windows maximum-path issue is tracked
DiskSizer: what it does well
- Interactive sunburst and treemap views
- Directory drill-down by storage size
- Drive-type-aware scanning
- Free forever and open source
- GitHub Issues support
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free trial is offered
- Performance figures are site-reported
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