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| Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) | GrandPerspective | |
|---|---|---|
| Visualization | Rings | Treemap |
| Platform | Linux | macOS |
| Pricing | Open source Free and open source (GPL-2.0+) with GNOME | Open source Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Native Mac | No | Yes |
Actualizado en septiembre de 2026 · Los precios cambian: verifícalos con el proveedor.
Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)
GNOME's simple ring-chart scanner for Linux boxes.
＋ Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Puntos fuertes
- Simple ring charts plus treemap and tree views
- Preinstalled on many Linux distributions
- Free and open source forever
－ Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Puntos débiles
- Not a Mac app — irrelevant for macOS-only households
- Basic compared with dedicated Mac analyzers
- No cleanup workflow beyond opening folders
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GrandPerspective
The tiny open-source treemap that shows your biggest files instantly.
＋ GrandPerspective: Puntos fuertes
- 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: Puntos débiles
- 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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Veredicto: Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs GrandPerspective
Choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) if you want rings visualization with open-source transparency on Linux. Choose GrandPerspective if you prefer treemap 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.
Preguntas frecuentes
Which is better, Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) or GrandPerspective?
Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) wins on rings visualization for Linux; GrandPerspective wins on treemap views for macOS. On price, Open source (Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)) vs Open source (GrandPerspective). 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 Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) or GrandPerspective wins on price.