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Neodisk vs Space Wizard
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.
Neodisk offers several ways to inspect local storage while keeping file actions read-only. Platform differences matter: Linux omits some macOS features and always performs full rescans.
Visit NeodiskChoose Space Wizard if you need file and folder scans across Windows, macOS, or Linux, with several matching methods and support for external or shared storage. The Free plan is suited to home-drive scans up to 100 GB per scan. Consider the stated plan details carefully if you need automatic selection, visual or file-type breakdowns, or a listed Pro or Team price.
Visit Space WizardThe facts
| Neodisk | Space Wizard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Space Wizard |
| Website | github.com | royalsoftworks.com |
| On disk space analyzers | #12 of 105 | #16 of 105 |
Neodisk: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.
- Treemap, sunburst, and outline views.
- Duplicate finding verifies content hashes.
- Completed scans persist as snapshots.
- Read-only file actions do not modify or delete files.
What to know first
- Linux lacks duplicate finding and the Changes tab.
- Linux rescans are full scans.
- macOS requires version 14 or later.
- Linux AppImages require Ubuntu 24.04 or newer.
Space Wizard: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Scans selected folders, whole drives, and multiple drives.
- Supports shared or NAS folders and external drives.
- Offers SHA-256, byte-for-byte, and recursive folder matching.
- Can move items to the Recycle Bin or Trash.
What to know first
- No treemap view, application sizes, or file-type breakdown.
- Automatic selection is not available.
- Pro and Team plan prices are not provided in the listed details.
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