Đối đầu

GrandPerspective vs WhatSize

Two analyzers, one disk. GrandPerspective 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.

Đối đầu

GrandPerspectiveWhatSize
VisualizationTreemapList
PlatformmacOSmacOS
PricingOpen source
Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build
Paid
Paid one-time license (around $15 at time of writing)
Open sourceYesNo
Native MacYesYes

Cập nhật tháng 9/2026 · Giá thay đổi — vui lòng kiểm tra với nhà cung cấp.

GrandPerspective

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

+ GrandPerspective: Điểm mạnh

  • 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: Điểm yếu

  • 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

Đọc đánh giá: GrandPerspective → · GrandPerspective Xem lựa chọn thay thế →

WhatSize

A fast measuring sorter with column views and cleanup tools.

+ WhatSize: Điểm mạnh

  • 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: Điểm yếu

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

Đọc đánh giá: WhatSize → · WhatSize Xem lựa chọn thay thế →

Kết luận: GrandPerspective vs WhatSize

Choose GrandPerspective 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.

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Which is better, GrandPerspective or WhatSize?

GrandPerspective wins on treemap visualization for macOS; WhatSize wins on list views for macOS. On price, Open source (GrandPerspective) 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 GrandPerspective or WhatSize wins on price.

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