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Disk Space Analyzer vs WhatSize
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.
Paid Mac
Disk Space Analyzer focuses on visual storage inspection for macOS, including external drives and report export. The trial and three one-Mac purchase options provide ways to evaluate or license it.
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WhatSize focuses on detailed storage inspection for macOS, including external drives and report export. Its paid monthly plan has a 30-day trial, but there is no free tier or treemap view.
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| Disk Space Analyzer | WhatSize | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | WhatSize: $14.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nektony.com | whatsizemac.com |
| On disk space analyzers | #99 of 105 | #95 of 105 |
Disk Space Analyzer: what it does well
- Treemap view shows disk usage visually
- Scans can include external drives
- Exportable reports save scan results
- Covers files and folders
- Offers a 2-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Available only for macOS
- One-time license is listed at $19.95 a month
- Plans cover one Mac
WhatSize: what it does well
- Reports application sizes
- Breaks down storage by file type
- Scans external drives
- Exports reports
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- No treemap view
- macOS only
- 14.99 USD monthly plan
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