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Disk Inventory X vs WhatSize

Two analyzers, one disk. Disk Inventory X brings treemap views to macOS; WhatSize answers with list views on macOS. Here's the honest head-to-head — and the third option nobody told you about.

Treemap vs List Open source vs Paid
Cuprins
  1. Cap la cap
  2. Disk Inventory X
  3. WhatSize
  4. Verdict
  5. Întrebări frecvente

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Disk Inventory XWhatSize
VisualizationTreemapList
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingOpen source
Free and open source; community Xs/Y builds target Apple Silicon		Paid
Paid one-time license (around $15 at time of writing)
Open sourceYesNo
Native MacYesYes

Actualizat septembrie 2026 · Prețurile se schimbă — verifică la furnizor.

Disk Inventory X

The classic treemap visualizer, revived for Apple Silicon Macs.

＋ Disk Inventory X: Puncte forte

  • Free and open source with decades of trust
  • Treemap plus file-type breakdowns in one window
  • Community revival builds run natively on Apple Silicon

－ Disk Inventory X: Slăbiciuni

  • Interface shows its age despite the revival builds
  • No collector tray, previews, or modern sandbox handling
  • Fork landscape (X vs Xs vs Y) can confuse new users

Citește recenzia: Disk Inventory X → · Disk Inventory X Vezi alternativele →

WhatSize

A fast measuring sorter with column views and cleanup tools.

＋ WhatSize: Puncte forte

  • Deep measuring with column, outline, and chart views
  • Finds large, duplicate, and orphaned files beyond simple sizes
  • Appeals to power users who live in column browsers

－ WhatSize: Slăbiciuni

  • Dense, technical UI with a real learning curve
  • Paid license with no free tier for casual use
  • Visualization is secondary to tables and lists

Citește recenzia: WhatSize → · WhatSize Vezi alternativele →

Verdict: Disk Inventory X vs WhatSize

Choose Disk Inventory X if you want treemap visualization with open-source transparency on macOS. Choose WhatSize if you prefer list views at paid pricing on macOS. 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.

Întrebări frecvente

Which is better, Disk Inventory X or WhatSize?

Disk Inventory X wins on treemap visualization for macOS; WhatSize wins on list views for macOS. On price, Open source (Disk Inventory X) vs Paid (WhatSize). 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 Disk Inventory X or WhatSize wins on price.

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