直接比較

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)対WhatSize

Two analyzers, one disk. Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) brings rings views to Linux; WhatSize answers with list views on macOS. Here's the honest head-to-head — and the third option nobody told you about.

Rings vs List Open source vs Paid
目次
  1. 直接比較
  2. Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)
  3. WhatSize
  4. 結論
  5. よくある質問

直接比較

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)WhatSize
VisualizationRingsList
PlatformLinuxmacOS
PricingOpen source
Free and open source (GPL-2.0+) with GNOME		Paid
Paid one-time license (around $15 at time of writing)
Open sourceYesNo
Native MacNoYes

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Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)

GNOME's simple ring-chart scanner for Linux boxes.

＋ Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): 強み

  • Simple ring charts plus treemap and tree views
  • Preinstalled on many Linux distributions
  • Free and open source forever

－ Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): 弱み

  • 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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WhatSize

A fast measuring sorter with column views and cleanup tools.

＋ WhatSize: 強み

  • 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: 弱み

  • 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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結論: Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs WhatSize

Choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) if you want rings visualization with open-source transparency on Linux. 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.

よくある質問

Which is better, Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) or WhatSize?

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) wins on rings visualization for Linux; WhatSize wins on list views for macOS. On price, Open source (Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)) 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 Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) or WhatSize wins on price.

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