Head to head
| Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) | Delve | |
|---|---|---|
| Visualization | Rings | Mixed |
| Platform | Linux | macOS |
| Pricing | Open source Free and open source (GPL-2.0+) with GNOME | Paid Paid one-time purchase (around $5 at time of writing) |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Native Mac | No | Yes |
Updated September 2026 · Prices change — please verify with the vendor.
Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)
GNOME's simple ring-chart scanner for Linux boxes.
＋ Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Strengths
- Simple ring charts plus treemap and tree views
- Preinstalled on many Linux distributions
- Free and open source forever
－ Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Weaknesses
- Not a Mac app — irrelevant for macOS-only households
- Basic compared with dedicated Mac analyzers
- No cleanup workflow beyond opening folders
Read the review: Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) → · Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) See alternatives →
Delve
An honest APFS-aware treemap plus sunburst with collector cleanup.
＋ Delve: Strengths
- 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: Weaknesses
- Newer entrant — fewer reviews and community resources
- macOS only, no Windows or mobile companion
- Smaller feature surface than all-in-one suites
Read the review: Delve → · Delve See alternatives →
Verdict: Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs Delve
Choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) if you want rings visualization with open-source transparency on Linux. Choose Delve if you prefer mixed 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) or Delve?
Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) wins on rings visualization for Linux; Delve wins on mixed views for macOS. On price, Open source (Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)) vs Paid (Delve). 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 Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) or Delve wins on price.