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rsdirstat vs SpaceBrowser
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 LinuxMacWindows
rsdirstat combines cross-platform scanning with a visual treemap, filtering, and a separate size-reporting CLI. Its self-contained delivery and installers make it practical for desktop disk analysis without a paid plan.
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SpaceBrowser offers a configurable treemap and scan controls across desktop platforms. Windows and Linux support is listed, while the macOS build remains untested, so users on that platform should take that limitation into account.
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| rsdirstat | SpaceBrowser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On disk space analyzers | #17 of 105 | #13 of 105 |
rsdirstat: what it does well
- Free plan with MIT open-source license
- Interactive squarified treemap with zoom
- Filters by extension, size, or name
- Separate CLI supports configurable top-N results
- Installers cover macOS, Linux, and Windows
What to know first
- No free trial is offered
- Latest listed release is version 0.1.2
SpaceBrowser: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed
- Treemap sizes reflect file and folder sizes
- Scans can be canceled
- Exclusions cover hidden files and network filesystems
- Deletion safeguards cover sensitive filesystem locations
What to know first
- The macOS build has not yet been tested
- Open reports concern scan speed and an Ubuntu error
- Settings-window focus is also an open issue
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