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GrandPerspective vs LumaDisk

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

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GrandPerspectiveLumaDisk
VisualizationTreemapSunburst
PlatformmacOSmacOS + Windows
PricingOpen source
Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build
Paid
Paid one-time purchase (around $7 at time of writing)
Open sourceYesNo
Native MacYesNo

Stand september 2026 · Prijzen veranderen — controleer bij de aanbieder.

GrandPerspective

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

+ GrandPerspective: Sterke punten

  • 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: Zwaktes

  • 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

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LumaDisk

A light-speed sunburst that turns your filesystem into light.

+ LumaDisk: Sterke punten

  • Modern sunburst visualization on both Mac and Windows
  • Fast scans with a clean, contemporary interface
  • Affordable one-time price

- LumaDisk: Zwaktes

  • Cross-platform toolkit feel rather than fully native Mac UI
  • Newer app with a shorter track record than incumbents
  • Cleanup tooling is lighter than specialist cleaners

Lees de review: LumaDisk → · LumaDisk Bekijk alternatieven →

Oordeel: GrandPerspective vs LumaDisk

Choose GrandPerspective if you want treemap visualization with open-source transparency on macOS. Choose LumaDisk if you prefer sunburst views at paid pricing on macOS + Windows. 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, GrandPerspective or LumaDisk?

GrandPerspective wins on treemap visualization for macOS; LumaDisk wins on sunburst views for macOS + Windows. On price, Open source (GrandPerspective) vs Paid (LumaDisk). 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 GrandPerspective or LumaDisk wins on price.

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