Feature comparison

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs Nektony Disk Space Analyzer

GNOME’s disk usage analyzer for local devices, folders, and online accounts. A sunburst analyzer for large files, folders, and mounted storage. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Mixed / SunburstOpen source / Freemium

Which fits your needs?

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

Nektony Disk Space Analyzer: Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureBaobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)Nektony Disk Space Analyzer
Best fitLinux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions.
VisualizationFolder tree with ring/treemap graphical viewsSunburst, directories, and largest-items list
Platforms and requirementsLinux (GNOME)macOS
Pricing and editionsFree software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.Free download; verify the selected store edition and its in-app purchase terms.
Open sourceYesNo
Native macOS UILinux applicationYes
Cleanup workflowInspect the selected location and use documented file actions or the system file manager.Manage selected items with copy, move, and removal actions; check edition-specific availability.
Reports and portabilityKeep Baobab for Linux desktop analysis. For a terminal on Linux, NullDisk’s CLI can rescan the same filesystem; its Mac GUI does not import Baobab sessions.The overview does not establish a portable report format. Keep paths and the selected scan scope before comparing results in NullDisk.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): what stands out

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): strengths

  • Tree and graphical folder-size views
  • Scans devices, selected folders, and online accounts
  • Free software maintained within GNOME

Considerations

  • A Linux desktop app rather than a native Mac application
  • Remote access depends on available account/backend support
  • A scan inventory is not a backup or deletion recommendation

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Nektony Disk Space Analyzer: what stands out

A good fit for Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions.

Nektony Disk Space Analyzer: strengths

  • Sunburst and largest-items browsing
  • Copy, move, or remove selected files
  • Supports external volumes and accessible cloud-storage folders

Considerations

  • Standard and Pro have separate store listings
  • Check which actions require a purchase in the selected edition
  • Mounted cloud folders do not necessarily represent an entire provider account

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For a useful comparison on your own drive, match the scan root, access permissions, and size mode. Chart style changes how you explore the results; it does not by itself establish measurement accuracy.

Common questions

When should I choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)?

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis. Free software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.

When should I choose Nektony Disk Space Analyzer?

A good fit for Mac users who want a sunburst and integrated file-management actions. Free download; verify the selected store edition and its in-app purchase terms.

Will both apps show the same size?

Not necessarily. Match the scan root, permissions, exclusions, and logical/allocated-size mode. Hard links, APFS clones, snapshots, sparse files, and cloud placeholders can change totals. A reported size is not a guaranteed amount recovered after deletion.

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