DissectMac at a glance
A good fit for people who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.
| Feature | DissectMac |
|---|---|
| Vendor | DissectMac |
| Platform | macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon builds) |
| Pricing | Freemium — Map, search, and monitor are free; Pro is listed at $12.99 once plus tax. |
| Visualization | Treemap and search |
| Open source | No |
| Cleanup | Pro moves selected files and app leftovers to Trash after review. |
| Reports and switching | The overview does not establish scan-report export. Preserve any app-removal decisions and rescan the same folders in NullDisk. |
Strengths and considerations
Strengths
- Free map, file search, and live monitor
- Filters for developer files and large storage categories
- Pro uninstaller and app-leftover cleanup
Considerations
- In-app clearing and uninstallation require Pro
- Treemap is the documented graphical view
- Confirm suspected leftovers belong to apps you no longer need
How cleanup works
Pro moves selected files and app leftovers to Trash after review. Confirm each file’s path and purpose before removing it. Items in Trash still occupy storage until it is emptied.
How NullDisk compares
A native Mac disk analyzer with radial and treemap views, SSH/cloud sources, and development cleanup. Consider it for Git-aware development cleanup or a workflow spanning local, SSH, and cloud storage. The separate CLI provides terminal browsing and structured reports.
All direct Mac features are free with reminders; an optional one-time license removes them.
NullDisk has no content-based duplicate finder. Its Mac app sends anonymous usage telemetry; read the privacy policy if that affects your choice.
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Questions about DissectMac
Who should choose DissectMac?
A good fit for people who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.
Is DissectMac free?
Map, search, and monitor are free; Pro is listed at $12.99 once plus tax.
How does DissectMac handle deletion?
Pro moves selected files and app leftovers to Trash after review.
Can I export a scan from DissectMac?
The overview does not establish scan-report export. Preserve any app-removal decisions and rescan the same folders in NullDisk.
Related tools
- GrandPerspective — People who want a free, inspectable treemap and reusable scan records.
- Disk Inventory X — Users interested in the classic treemap or its community successors.
- DaisyDisk — Mac users who want a sunburst, cloud connections, and snapshot tools.