Head to head
| diCleaner | GrandPerspective | |
|---|---|---|
| Visualization | List | Treemap |
| Platform | macOS | macOS |
| Pricing | Free Free on the Mac App Store at time of writing | Open source Free and open source (GPL); small App Store fee for the packaged build |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Native Mac | Yes | Yes |
Updated September 2026 · Prices change — please verify with the vendor.
diCleaner
A free all-in-one cleaner with analyzer and menu monitoring.
＋ diCleaner: Strengths
- Free entry point covering analyzer, junk, and duplicates
- Menu-bar monitoring for ongoing awareness
- Simple enough for first-time cleaners
－ diCleaner: Weaknesses
- All-in-one breadth over analyzer depth
- Free cleaners monetize attention — check the upsell path
- No standout visualization for understanding usage
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GrandPerspective
The tiny open-source treemap that shows your biggest files instantly.
＋ GrandPerspective: Strengths
- 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: Weaknesses
- 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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Verdict: diCleaner vs GrandPerspective
Choose diCleaner if you want list visualization on macOS. Choose GrandPerspective if you prefer treemap views for free 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, diCleaner or GrandPerspective?
diCleaner wins on list visualization for macOS; GrandPerspective wins on treemap views for macOS. On price, Free (diCleaner) vs Open source (GrandPerspective). 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 diCleaner or GrandPerspective wins on price.