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Disk Usage Analyzer vs WizTree

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.

Disk Usage Analyzer

Free plan Open source LinuxMac

Pick Disk Usage Analyzer if you use Linux and want a free way to review folder sizes across drives, folders, or online accounts. Look elsewhere if you need application-size figures, a file-type breakdown, or a platform other than Linux.

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WizTree

Free plan MacWindows

Choose WizTree for file and folder storage analysis with treemap viewing, file-type breakdowns, and CSV export. Personal use is free, while organizations can select licenses based on staff count and site needs. Look elsewhere if application-size reporting is important.

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The facts

	Disk Usage Analyzer	WizTree
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	15
Maker	Not published	WizTree
Website	apps.gnome.org	diskanalyzer.com
On disk space analyzers	#1 of 105	#5 of 105

Disk Usage Analyzer: what it does well

Free Linux desktop disk usage scanning.
Scans selected folders and storage devices.
Supports external drive scans.
Can scan online accounts.
Shows folder sizes in tree and graphical views.

What to know first

Available platform is Linux only.
Application sizes are not provided.
It has no file-type breakdown.
Flathub labels it “Medium Risk.”

WizTree: what it does well

Visual tree map displays file and folder sizes.
Scans NTFS, non-NTFS, network, and external drives.
Hard-linked files are not counted more than once.
File-type breakdowns and CSV export are available.
Personal use is free.

What to know first

Does not report application sizes.
Business licenses require a separate license for each physical location.
Business pricing is based on total organization staff.

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