Feature comparison

LumaDisk vs Nektony Disk Space Analyzer Pro

A Rust/GPUI analyzer with two maps, build-cache detection, and duplicate tools. The paid App Store analyzer with collections, Quick Look, and file actions. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Mixed / SunburstFreemium / Paid

Which fits your needs?

LumaDisk: Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.

Nektony Disk Space Analyzer Pro: People who prefer an upfront App Store purchase with visual analysis and collections.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureLumaDiskNektony Disk Space Analyzer Pro
Best fitMac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.People who prefer an upfront App Store purchase with visual analysis and collections.
VisualizationSunburst, treemap, duplicate and unused-file listsSunburst, file directories, and largest-items list
Platforms and requirementsmacOS (Apple Silicon), WindowsmacOS
Pricing and editionsSeven-day full trial; scanning stays free. Vendor lists $6.89 once for the remaining features.US Mac App Store lists $19.99 upfront; check your region’s current listing.
Open sourceNoNo
Native macOS UICross-platform interfaceYes
Cleanup workflowQueue selected items for removal; review the current app’s confirmation and recovery options.Collect selected files and folders, then move or remove them; check the current removal dialogue.
Reports and portabilityThe cited page does not establish scan-report export. Preserve paths and selections before starting a fresh scan in NullDisk.The App Store description does not establish scan-report export. Preserve paths and collection decisions before a fresh NullDisk scan.

LumaDisk: what stands out

A good fit for Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery.

LumaDisk: strengths

  • Sunburst and treemap with live scan updates
  • Build-cache radar, duplicate groups, and unused-file lists
  • OneDrive/Dropbox connections; iCloud through its local folder

Considerations

  • Verify Mac CPU support; current site highlights Apple Silicon
  • Features beyond scanning require an unlock after trial
  • Google Drive is listed as coming soon

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Nektony Disk Space Analyzer Pro: what stands out

A good fit for people who prefer an upfront App Store purchase with visual analysis and collections.

Nektony Disk Space Analyzer Pro: strengths

  • Sunburst, largest-items list, and Quick Look
  • Collect items for moving or removing
  • Scans external storage and accessible cloud folders

Considerations

  • Paid edition distinct from the free-download listing
  • Access depends on macOS permissions and chosen scan locations
  • A cloud-folder scan is not proof of direct provider-account access

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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 LumaDisk?

A good fit for Mac/Windows users wanting maps, duplicates, and build-cache discovery. Seven-day full trial; scanning stays free. Vendor lists $6.89 once for the remaining features.

When should I choose Nektony Disk Space Analyzer Pro?

A good fit for people who prefer an upfront App Store purchase with visual analysis and collections. US Mac App Store lists $19.99 upfront; check your region’s current listing.

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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