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SpacePeek vs SquirrelDisk

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

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SpacePeekSquirrelDisk
VisualizationListSunburst
PlatformmacOSmacOS + Windows + Linux
PricingFreemium
Free tier; Pro is a cheap one-time unlock
Open source
Free and open source (AGPL-3.0)
Open sourceNoYes
Native MacYesNo

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

SpacePeek

A read-only Quick Look inspector for folders and archives.

+ SpacePeek: Points forts

  • Read-only by design — it cannot delete anything, so it's extra safe
  • Peeks inside folders and archives with Finder-style Quick Look
  • Very cheap Pro unlock

- SpacePeek: Points faibles

  • Read-only means no cleanup workflow at all
  • No sunburst or treemap overview of a whole drive
  • Niche tool, not a full disk analyzer

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SquirrelDisk

The easiest open-source sunburst for hunting huge files.

+ SquirrelDisk: Points forts

  • Free and open source on every desktop OS
  • Genuinely easy sunburst experience
  • No account, no telemetry, no upsell

- SquirrelDisk: Points faibles

  • Java-based UI rather than native Mac controls
  • No collector tray or staged-removal workflow
  • Solo-maintainer pace on features and fixes

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Verdict: SpacePeek vs SquirrelDisk

Choose SpacePeek if you want list 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.

Questions fréquentes

Which is better, SpacePeek or SquirrelDisk?

SpacePeek wins on list visualization for macOS; SquirrelDisk wins on sunburst views for macOS + Windows + Linux. On price, Freemium (SpacePeek) 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 SpacePeek or SquirrelDisk wins on price.

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