Side by side
Folder Size vs FreeSize
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 Windows
Folder Size combines storage scans, visual summaries, exports, and file management in a Windows application. Its free plan covers analysis and charts; command-line automation requires Professional.
Visit Folder Size Free plan LinuxMacWindows
FreeSize offers local, read-only disk analysis with several visualizations and a free unlimited-scan plan. Its paid tier adds ongoing monitoring, portal history, and centralized multi-device management.
Visit FreeSizeThe facts
| Folder Size | FreeSize | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $24.95, paid once | Pro: 29 CHF a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | FreeSize |
| Website | mindgems.com | freesize.ch |
| On disk space analyzers | #45 of 105 | #41 of 105 |
Folder Size: what it does well
- Scans local, external, and network storage locations.
- Shows disk usage with bar and pie charts.
- Exports results to Excel, CSV, or XML.
- Saved scans support comparisons over time.
- Free plan includes file and folder analysis.
What to know first
- Cannot scan symbolic links.
- Command-line automation is limited to Professional.
- Personal is a 24.95 USD one-time fee.
FreeSize: what it does well
- Shows storage through three visual views
- Scans locally without transmitting file names or contents
- Read-only analysis does not alter files
- Free plan includes unlimited scans
- Pro adds background monitoring and device history
What to know first
- macOS support requires version 12+ on Apple Silicon
- Linux support is listed as Ubuntu 24.04+ AppImage
- Background monitoring requires Pro
- Pro costs 29 CHF a year
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