Direktvergleich
| Delve | SquirrelDisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Visualization | Mixed | Sunburst |
| Platform | macOS | macOS + Windows + Linux |
| Pricing | Paid Paid one-time purchase (around $5 at time of writing) | Open source Free and open source (AGPL-3.0) |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Native Mac | Yes | No |
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Delve
An honest APFS-aware treemap plus sunburst with collector cleanup.
+ Delve: Stärken
- Both treemap and sunburst views with APFS-aware measurement
- Collector tray stages deletions before they happen
- Honest marketing about what can and can't be reclaimed
- Delve: Schwächen
- Newer entrant — fewer reviews and community resources
- macOS only, no Windows or mobile companion
- Smaller feature surface than all-in-one suites
Testbericht lesen: Delve → · Delve Alternativen ansehen →
SquirrelDisk
The easiest open-source sunburst for hunting huge files.
+ SquirrelDisk: Stärken
- Free and open source on every desktop OS
- Genuinely easy sunburst experience
- No account, no telemetry, no upsell
- SquirrelDisk: Schwächen
- Java-based UI rather than native Mac controls
- No collector tray or staged-removal workflow
- Solo-maintainer pace on features and fixes
Testbericht lesen: SquirrelDisk → · SquirrelDisk Alternativen ansehen →
Fazit: Delve vs SquirrelDisk
Choose Delve if you want mixed visualization on macOS. Choose SquirrelDisk if you prefer sunburst views for free on macOS + Windows + Linux. 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.
Häufige Fragen
Which is better, Delve or SquirrelDisk?
Delve wins on mixed visualization for macOS; SquirrelDisk wins on sunburst views for macOS + Windows + Linux. On price, Paid (Delve) vs Open source (SquirrelDisk). 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 Delve or SquirrelDisk wins on price.