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diskbloom vs DiskBrain
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 LinuxMac
diskbloom provides local terminal visualization with treemap and tree views, file previews, and cautious deletion behavior. Users need macOS or Linux and may prefer a truecolor terminal for the intended palette.
Visit diskbloom Free plan Windows
DiskBrain combines drive visualization, historical snapshots, cleanup guidance, and optional AI analysis in a Windows-only tool. The free tier covers basic file operations, while paid plans add larger allowances, trend charts, exports, and broader cleanup use.
Visit DiskBrainThe facts
| diskbloom | DiskBrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | diskbrain.com |
| On disk space analyzers | #57 of 105 | #53 of 105 |
diskbloom: what it does well
- Free and Apache-2.0 licensed
- Shows disk usage as a treemap
- Deduplicates hardlinked data
- Supports macOS and Linux binaries
- Sends deletions to Trash by default
What to know first
- No Windows platform listed
- Building from source requires Go 1.26
- Truecolor terminal recommended for full palette
- No published security advisories
DiskBrain: what it does well
- Snapshots compare storage changes over time
- AI explains directories and snapshot differences
- Tree view highlights large items by color
- Free plan includes file operations
- Single executable requires no installer
What to know first
- Windows only
- Free plan limits AI calls and snapshots
- Free plan lacks trend charts and report export
- Paid plans are required for expanded limits
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