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Delve vs Disk Inventory X

Two analyzers, one disk. Delve brings mixed views to macOS; Disk Inventory X 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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DelveDisk Inventory X
VisualizationMixedTreemap
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingPaid
Paid one-time purchase (around $5 at time of writing)
Open source
Free and open source; community Xs/Y builds target Apple Silicon
Open sourceNoYes
Native MacYesYes

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

Delve

An honest APFS-aware treemap plus sunburst with collector cleanup.

+ Delve: Points forts

  • 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: Points faibles

  • Newer entrant — fewer reviews and community resources
  • macOS only, no Windows or mobile companion
  • Smaller feature surface than all-in-one suites

Lire le test: Delve → · Delve Voir les alternatives →

Disk Inventory X

The classic treemap visualizer, revived for Apple Silicon Macs.

+ Disk Inventory X: Points forts

  • 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: Points faibles

  • 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

Lire le test: Disk Inventory X → · Disk Inventory X Voir les alternatives →

Verdict: Delve vs Disk Inventory X

Choose Delve if you want mixed visualization on macOS. Choose Disk Inventory X 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.

Questions fréquentes

Which is better, Delve or Disk Inventory X?

Delve wins on mixed visualization for macOS; Disk Inventory X wins on treemap views for macOS. On price, Paid (Delve) vs Open source (Disk Inventory X). 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 Disk Inventory X wins on price.

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