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GrandPerspective vs SimplyDiskSweeper

Two analyzers, one disk. GrandPerspective brings treemap views to macOS; SimplyDiskSweeper answers with list views on macOS. Here's the honest head-to-head — and the third option nobody told you about.

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GrandPerspectiveSimplyDiskSweeper
VisualizationTreemapList
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingOpen source
Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build
Free
Free with paid App Store options at time of writing
Open sourceYesNo
Native MacYesYes

Aktualizováno září 2026 · Ceny se mění — ověřte u dodavatele.

GrandPerspective

The tiny open-source treemap that shows your biggest files instantly.

+ GrandPerspective: Silné stránky

  • Free and open source with a tiny footprint
  • Treemap rectangles make the single biggest space hog obvious
  • Fast rescans and a loyal power-user community

- GrandPerspective: Slabiny

  • Treemap UI is utilitarian — no sunburst, no guided cleanup
  • No collector tray or duplicate finder; deletion is file-by-file
  • Development pace is slow compared with commercial rivals

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SimplyDiskSweeper

A minimal sorted-list cleaner for quick disk sweeps.

+ SimplyDiskSweeper: Silné stránky

  • Dead-simple sorted lists — no learning curve
  • Fast for routine sweeps of Downloads and caches
  • Lightweight indie app

- SimplyDiskSweeper: Slabiny

  • No visual map for understanding usage at a glance
  • Minimal safety rails and no staged collector
  • Not suited to deep forensic cleanups

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Verdikt: GrandPerspective vs SimplyDiskSweeper

Choose GrandPerspective if you want treemap visualization with open-source transparency on macOS. Choose SimplyDiskSweeper if you prefer list views for free on macOS. And if you want a native Mac sunburst with a staged collector and zero telemetry, NullDisk is the third option that beats both on workflow.

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Which is better, GrandPerspective or SimplyDiskSweeper?

GrandPerspective wins on treemap visualization for macOS; SimplyDiskSweeper wins on list views for macOS. On price, Open source (GrandPerspective) vs Free (SimplyDiskSweeper). The honest answer depends on your OS and whether you prefer maps or lists — read the verdict below.

Is there something better than both?

If you want a native Mac sunburst with allocated-size honesty, a staged removal collector, and zero data collection, NullDisk beats both on workflow — even where GrandPerspective or SimplyDiskSweeper wins on price.

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