Feature comparison

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs diCleaner

GNOME’s disk usage analyzer for local devices, folders, and online accounts. A free Mac maintenance suite with storage analysis, duplicates, and app management. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Mixed / MixedOpen source / Free

Which fits your needs?

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

diCleaner: Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureBaobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)diCleaner
Best fitLinux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.
VisualizationFolder tree with ring/treemap graphical viewsStorage overview, file categories, and maintenance lists
Platforms and requirementsLinux (GNOME)macOS 11.5+
Pricing and editionsFree software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.Vendor says free to use with all current features included.
Open sourceYesNo
Native macOS UILinux applicationYes
Cleanup workflowInspect the selected location and use documented file actions or the system file manager.No automatic deletion after scanning; most tools use Trash by default. Secure Remove and Trash emptying are permanent.
Reports and portabilityKeep Baobab for Linux desktop analysis. For a terminal on Linux, NullDisk’s CLI can rescan the same filesystem; its Mac GUI does not import Baobab sessions.The cited pages do not establish scan-report export. Keep any important history or paths before rescanning; retain the original files until decisions are verified.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): what stands out

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): strengths

  • Tree and graphical folder-size views
  • Scans devices, selected folders, and online accounts
  • Free software maintained within GNOME

Considerations

  • A Linux desktop app rather than a native Mac application
  • Remote access depends on available account/backend support
  • A scan inventory is not a backup or deletion recommendation

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diCleaner: what stands out

A good fit for Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools.

diCleaner: strengths

  • Storage analysis, large/old files, and duplicate/similar-photo tools
  • App uninstallation, leftovers, and startup-item review
  • Selection-based cleanup with Trash defaults for most tools

Considerations

  • Permanent removal and privacy tools have different effects from Trash
  • App Store privacy disclosure lists some non-linked data
  • Cleanup eligibility depends on files, apps, and permissions

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For a useful comparison on your own drive, match the scan root, access permissions, and size mode. Chart style changes how you explore the results; it does not by itself establish measurement accuracy.

Common questions

When should I choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)?

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis. Free software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.

When should I choose diCleaner?

A good fit for Mac users seeking free storage analysis alongside broader maintenance tools. Vendor says free to use with all current features included.

Will both apps show the same size?

Not necessarily. Match the scan root, permissions, exclusions, and logical/allocated-size mode. Hard links, APFS clones, snapshots, sparse files, and cloud placeholders can change totals. A reported size is not a guaranteed amount recovered after deletion.

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