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DaisyDisk vs GrandPerspective

Two analyzers, one disk. DaisyDisk brings sunburst 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.

Mann mot mann

DaisyDiskGrandPerspective
VisualizationSunburstTreemap
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingPaid
Paid one-time license (around $10 at time of writing)
Open source
Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build
Open sourceNoYes
Native MacYesYes

Oppdatert september 2026 · Priser endres — verifiser hos leverandøren.

DaisyDisk

The beloved sunburst map that made disk cleanup beautiful.

+ DaisyDisk: Styrker

  • 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: Svakheter

  • 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

Les anmeldelsen: DaisyDisk → · DaisyDisk Se alternativer →

GrandPerspective

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

+ GrandPerspective: Styrker

  • 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: Svakheter

  • 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

Les anmeldelsen: GrandPerspective → · GrandPerspective Se alternativer →

Dom: DaisyDisk vs GrandPerspective

Choose DaisyDisk if you want sunburst visualization 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, DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective?

DaisyDisk wins on sunburst visualization for macOS; GrandPerspective wins on treemap views for macOS. On price, Paid (DaisyDisk) 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 DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective wins on price.

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