Feature comparison

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs LumaDisk

GNOME’s disk usage analyzer for local devices, folders, and online accounts. A Rust/GPUI analyzer with two maps, build-cache detection, and duplicate tools. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Mixed / MixedOpen source / Freemium

Which fits your needs?

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

LumaDisk: Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureBaobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)LumaDisk
Best fitLinux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.
VisualizationFolder tree with ring/treemap graphical viewsSunburst, treemap, duplicate and unused-file lists
Platforms and requirementsLinux (GNOME)macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows
Pricing and editionsFree software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.Seven-day full trial; scanning stays free. Vendor lists $6.89 once for the remaining features.
Open sourceYesNo
Native macOS UILinux applicationCross-platform interface
Cleanup workflowInspect the selected location and use documented file actions or the system file manager.Queue selected items for removal; review the current app’s confirmation and recovery options.
Reports and portabilityKeep Baobab for Linux desktop analysis. For a terminal on Linux, NullDisk’s CLI can rescan the same filesystem; its Mac GUI does not import Baobab sessions.The cited page does not establish scan-report export. Preserve paths and selections before starting a fresh scan in NullDisk.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): what stands out

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): strengths

  • Tree and graphical folder-size views
  • Scans devices, selected folders, and online accounts
  • Free software maintained within GNOME

Considerations

  • A Linux desktop app rather than a native Mac application
  • Remote access depends on available account/backend support
  • A scan inventory is not a backup or deletion recommendation

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LumaDisk: what stands out

A good fit for Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.

LumaDisk: strengths

  • Sunburst and treemap with live scan updates
  • Build-cache radar, duplicate groups, and unused-file lists
  • OneDrive/Dropbox connections; iCloud through its local folder

Considerations

  • Verify Mac CPU support; current site highlights Apple Silicon
  • Features beyond scanning require an unlock after trial
  • Google Drive is listed as coming soon

Full product guide → · Alternatives →

For a useful comparison on your own drive, match the scan root, access permissions, and size mode. Chart style changes how you explore the results; it does not by itself establish measurement accuracy.

Common questions

When should I choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)?

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis. Free software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.

When should I choose LumaDisk?

A good fit for Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery. Seven-day full trial; scanning stays free. Vendor lists $6.89 once for the remaining features.

Will both apps show the same size?

Not necessarily. Match the scan root, permissions, exclusions, and logical/allocated-size mode. Hard links, APFS clones, snapshots, sparse files, and cloud placeholders can change totals. A reported size is not a guaranteed amount recovered after deletion.

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