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GrandPerspective vs Space Radar

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

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GrandPerspectiveSpace Radar
VisualizationTreemapMixed
PlatformmacOSmacOS + Windows + Linux
PricingOpen source
Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build
Open source
Free and open source (MIT)
Open sourceYesYes
Native MacYesNo

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

GrandPerspective

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

+ GrandPerspective: Pontos fortes

  • 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: Pontos fracos

  • 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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Space Radar

Sunburst, treemap, and flamegraph views for disk nerds.

+ Space Radar: Pontos fortes

  • Three visualizations including a rare flamegraph view
  • Free and MIT-licensed for tinkering
  • Web-tech stack runs anywhere

- Space Radar: Pontos fracos

  • Experimental project, not a supported product
  • No deletion workflow — visualization only
  • Requires comfort with GitHub releases and rough edges

Ler a análise: Space Radar → · Space Radar Ver alternativas →

Veredito: GrandPerspective vs Space Radar

Choose GrandPerspective if you want treemap visualization with open-source transparency on macOS. Choose Space Radar if you prefer mixed 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, GrandPerspective or Space Radar?

GrandPerspective wins on treemap visualization for macOS; Space Radar wins on mixed views for macOS + Windows + Linux. On price, Open source (GrandPerspective) vs Open source (Space Radar). 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 Space Radar wins on price.

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