Feature comparison

LumaDisk vs Nektony Disk Space Analyzer

A Rust/GPUI analyzer with two maps, build-cache detection, and duplicate tools. A sunburst analyzer for large files, folders, and mounted storage. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Mixed / SunburstFreemium / Freemium

Which fits your needs?

LumaDisk: Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.

Nektony Disk Space Analyzer: Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureLumaDiskNektony Disk Space Analyzer
Best fitMac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions.
VisualizationSunburst, treemap, duplicate and unused-file listsSunburst, directories, and largest-items list
Platforms and requirementsmacOS (Apple Silicon), WindowsmacOS
Pricing and editionsSeven-day full trial; scanning stays free. Vendor lists $6.89 once for the remaining features.Free download; verify the selected store edition and its in-app purchase terms.
Open sourceNoNo
Native macOS UICross-platform interfaceYes
Cleanup workflowQueue selected items for removal; review the current app’s confirmation and recovery options.Manage selected items with copy, move, and removal actions; check edition-specific availability.
Reports and portabilityThe cited page does not establish scan-report export. Preserve paths and selections before starting a fresh scan in NullDisk.The overview does not establish a portable report format. Keep paths and the selected scan scope before comparing results in NullDisk.

LumaDisk: what stands out

A good fit for Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.

LumaDisk: strengths

  • Sunburst and treemap with live scan updates
  • Build-cache radar, duplicate groups, and unused-file lists
  • OneDrive/Dropbox connections; iCloud through its local folder

Considerations

  • Verify Mac CPU support; current site highlights Apple Silicon
  • Features beyond scanning require an unlock after trial
  • Google Drive is listed as coming soon

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Nektony Disk Space Analyzer: what stands out

A good fit for Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions.

Nektony Disk Space Analyzer: strengths

  • Sunburst and largest-items browsing
  • Copy, move, or remove selected files
  • Supports external volumes and accessible cloud-storage folders

Considerations

  • Standard and Pro have separate store listings
  • Check which actions require a purchase in the selected edition
  • Mounted cloud folders do not necessarily represent an entire provider account

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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 LumaDisk?

A good fit for Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery. Seven-day full trial; scanning stays free. Vendor lists $6.89 once for the remaining features.

When should I choose Nektony Disk Space Analyzer?

A good fit for Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions. Free download; verify the selected store edition and its in-app purchase terms.

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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