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Delve vs SquirrelDisk

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

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DelveSquirrelDisk
VisualizationMixedSunburst
PlatformmacOSmacOS + Windows + Linux
PricingPaid
Paid one-time purchase (around $5 at time of writing)
Open source
Free and open source (AGPL-3.0)
Open sourceNoYes
Native MacYesNo

Atualizado em setembro de 2026 · Preços mudam — confirme com o fornecedor.

Delve

An honest APFS-aware treemap plus sunburst with collector cleanup.

+ Delve: Pontos fortes

  • Both treemap and sunburst views with APFS-aware measurement
  • Collector tray stages deletions before they happen
  • Honest marketing about what can and can't be reclaimed

- Delve: Pontos fracos

  • Newer entrant — fewer reviews and community resources
  • macOS only, no Windows or mobile companion
  • Smaller feature surface than all-in-one suites

Ler a análise: Delve → · Delve Ver alternativas →

SquirrelDisk

The easiest open-source sunburst for hunting huge files.

+ SquirrelDisk: Pontos fortes

  • Free and open source on every desktop OS
  • Genuinely easy sunburst experience
  • No account, no telemetry, no upsell

- SquirrelDisk: Pontos fracos

  • Java-based UI rather than native Mac controls
  • No collector tray or staged-removal workflow
  • Solo-maintainer pace on features and fixes

Ler a análise: SquirrelDisk → · SquirrelDisk Ver alternativas →

Veredito: Delve vs SquirrelDisk

Choose Delve if you want mixed visualization on macOS. Choose SquirrelDisk if you prefer sunburst views for free on macOS + Windows + Linux. 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.

Perguntas frequentes

Which is better, Delve or SquirrelDisk?

Delve wins on mixed visualization for macOS; SquirrelDisk wins on sunburst views for macOS + Windows + Linux. On price, Paid (Delve) vs Open source (SquirrelDisk). 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 Delve or SquirrelDisk wins on price.

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