正面对决

diCleaner对SquirrelDisk

Two analyzers, one disk. diCleaner brings list views to macOS; SquirrelDisk answers with sunburst views on macOS + Windows + Linux. Here's the honest head-to-head — and the third option nobody told you about.

正面对决

diCleanerSquirrelDisk
VisualizationListSunburst
PlatformmacOSmacOS + Windows + Linux
PricingFree
Free on the Mac App Store at time of writing
Open source
Free and open source (AGPL-3.0)
Open sourceNoYes
Native MacYesNo

2026年9月更新 · 价格会变,请以供应商为准。

diCleaner

A free all-in-one cleaner with analyzer and menu monitoring.

+ diCleaner: 优点

  • Free entry point covering analyzer, junk, and duplicates
  • Menu-bar monitoring for ongoing awareness
  • Simple enough for first-time cleaners

- diCleaner: 缺点

  • 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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SquirrelDisk

The easiest open-source sunburst for hunting huge files.

+ SquirrelDisk: 优点

  • Free and open source on every desktop OS
  • Genuinely easy sunburst experience
  • No account, no telemetry, no upsell

- SquirrelDisk: 缺点

  • Java-based UI rather than native Mac controls
  • No collector tray or staged-removal workflow
  • Solo-maintainer pace on features and fixes

阅读评测: SquirrelDisk → · SquirrelDisk 查看替代品 →

结论: diCleaner vs SquirrelDisk

Choose diCleaner if you want list visualization on macOS. Choose SquirrelDisk if you prefer sunburst views for free on macOS + Windows + Linux. 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.

常见问题

Which is better, diCleaner or SquirrelDisk?

diCleaner wins on list visualization for macOS; SquirrelDisk wins on sunburst views for macOS + Windows + Linux. On price, Free (diCleaner) vs Open source (SquirrelDisk). 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 SquirrelDisk wins on price.

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