Face à face

DaisyDisk vs WhatSize

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

Face à face

DaisyDiskWhatSize
VisualizationSunburstList
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingPaid
Paid one-time license (around $10 at time of writing)
Paid
Paid one-time license (around $15 at time of writing)
Open sourceNoNo
Native MacYesYes

À jour en septembre 2026 · Les prix évoluent — vérifiez auprès du fournisseur.

DaisyDisk

The beloved sunburst map that made disk cleanup beautiful.

+ DaisyDisk: Points forts

  • Gorgeous, instantly readable sunburst map with smooth drill-in
  • Fast scanning with a built-in collector for staged deletion
  • Long-running Mac citizen with polished onboarding

- DaisyDisk: Points faibles

  • Paid license; no free or open-source tier
  • macOS only, so mixed-OS households need a second tool
  • Collector workflow is manual — no duplicate detection or AI assistance

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WhatSize

A fast measuring sorter with column views and cleanup tools.

+ WhatSize: Points forts

  • Deep measuring with column, outline, and chart views
  • Finds large, duplicate, and orphaned files beyond simple sizes
  • Appeals to power users who live in column browsers

- WhatSize: Points faibles

  • Dense, technical UI with a real learning curve
  • Paid license with no free tier for casual use
  • Visualization is secondary to tables and lists

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Verdict: DaisyDisk vs WhatSize

Choose DaisyDisk if you want sunburst visualization on macOS. Choose WhatSize if you prefer list views at paid pricing 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.

Questions fréquentes

Which is better, DaisyDisk or WhatSize?

DaisyDisk wins on sunburst visualization for macOS; WhatSize wins on list views for macOS. On price, Paid (DaisyDisk) vs Paid (WhatSize). 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 DaisyDisk or WhatSize wins on price.

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