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OpenDisk vs StorageScope
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 Mac
OpenDisk offers a focused way to inspect and clean Mac storage while keeping scans local. Use caution with its permanent Collector deletion and choose the direct download if you need whole-Mac scanning.
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StorageScope offers local disk analysis, duplicate verification and review-first cleanup without uploading scan data. Check the macOS version and Apple Silicon requirement before downloading.
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| OpenDisk | StorageScope | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | opendisk.app | github.com |
| On disk space analyzers | #55 of 105 | #51 of 105 |
OpenDisk: what it does well
- Interactive sunburst disk-usage chart
- Searches filenames as you type
- Displays connected external drives
- No account, telemetry, or scanning network requests
- MIT-licensed open-source software
What to know first
- Requires macOS 15 or later
- Collector deletion bypasses the Trash
- App Store build scans selected locations only
- No paid tier or trial
StorageScope: what it does well
- Scans folders and external drives locally
- Ranks large, old and temporary-looking files
- Verifies duplicates with SHA-256
- Moves confirmed cleanup batches to Trash
- No account, advertising or in-app purchases
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- Current DMG targets Apple Silicon
- Not notarized by Apple
- Intel has not been validated
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