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Disk Inventory X vs GrandPerspective

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

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Disk Inventory XGrandPerspective
VisualizationTreemapTreemap
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingOpen source
Free and open source; community Xs/Y builds target Apple Silicon
Open source
Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build
Open sourceYesYes
Native MacYesYes

Na-update noong Setyembre 2026 · Nagbabago ang mga presyo — pakiberipika sa vendor.

Disk Inventory X

The classic treemap visualizer, revived for Apple Silicon Macs.

+ Disk Inventory X: Mga lakas

  • Free and open source with decades of trust
  • Treemap plus file-type breakdowns in one window
  • Community revival builds run natively on Apple Silicon

- Disk Inventory X: Mga kahinaan

  • Interface shows its age despite the revival builds
  • No collector tray, previews, or modern sandbox handling
  • Fork landscape (X vs Xs vs Y) can confuse new users

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GrandPerspective

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

+ GrandPerspective: Mga lakas

  • 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: Mga kahinaan

  • 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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Hatol: Disk Inventory X vs GrandPerspective

Choose Disk Inventory X if you want treemap visualization with open-source transparency on macOS. 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.

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Which is better, Disk Inventory X or GrandPerspective?

Disk Inventory X wins on treemap visualization for macOS; GrandPerspective wins on treemap views for macOS. On price, Open source (Disk Inventory X) 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 Disk Inventory X or GrandPerspective wins on price.

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