Feature comparison

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs Diskaroo

GNOME’s disk usage analyzer for local devices, folders, and online accounts. A cross-platform treemap and sunburst with a collector and exact duplicates. 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.

Diskaroo: Users wanting one account-based analyzer across Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureBaobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)Diskaroo
Best fitLinux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.Users wanting one account-based analyzer across Mac, Windows, and Linux.
VisualizationFolder tree with ring/treemap graphical viewsTreemap, sunburst, largest-items list, and duplicates
Platforms and requirementsLinux (GNOME)macOS 14+, Windows 10/11 x64, Linux x64
Pricing and editionsFree software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.Vendor currently offers lifetime Pro free with a Bravely Account; sign-in is required.
Open sourceYesNo
Native macOS UILinux applicationCross-platform interface
Cleanup workflowInspect the selected location and use documented file actions or the system file manager.Confirmed collector action: Trash/Recycle Bin or permanent deletion. Duplicates use Trash/Recycle Bin.
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 vendor describes recent locations, not an interoperable report format. Preserve paths and collector selections separately before rescanning.

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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Diskaroo: what stands out

A good fit for users wanting one account-based analyzer across Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Diskaroo: strengths

  • Treemap, sunburst, filters, and largest-items list
  • Collector with Trash/Recycle Bin or explicit permanent removal
  • Content-based duplicates; Quick Look on Mac

Considerations

  • Requires an account before the first scan
  • Current free offer depends on claiming Pro in the app
  • Linux build requirements include GTK 4

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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 Diskaroo?

A good fit for users wanting one account-based analyzer across Mac, Windows, and Linux. Vendor currently offers lifetime Pro free with a Bravely Account; sign-in is required.

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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