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OpenDisk vs QDirStat

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenDisk

7.0
Utilities

Disk space analyser

QDirStat

8.0
System Tools

Disk utilisation visualiser

Metric OpenDisk QDirStat
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 305 150
90-day Installs 305 464
365-day Installs 305 1.8K
Version 1.2.9 2.0-macos.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 165 93
GitHub Forks 10 3
Open Issues 2 -
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language Swift —
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 8mo ago
First Seen Sep 17, 2026 Feb 13, 2024

Reviews

OpenDisk

OpenDisk is a fast macOS disk-usage analyzer that quickly scans drives and displays results in an interactive sunburst chart. It's ideal for users who need to manage disk space efficiently with a modern, visual approach.

Analyzes disk space usage and visualizes data with an interactive sunburst chart.

Pros

  • + Fast scanning of disk usage
  • + Interactive and visually appealing sunburst chart
  • + Active development with recent updates

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion
  • - Fewer forks compared to stars

QDirStat

QDirStat is a disk utilization visualizer that uses a treemap to display directory statistics, making it easier to manage disk space. It's ideal for users who need a clear, visual way to analyze directory structures and optimize storage.

QDirStat visualizes disk usage with a treemap to help analyze directory structures.

Pros

  • + Unique treemap visualization for directory statistics
  • + Cross-platform support including macOS
  • + Auto-update feature ensures users stay current

Cons

  • - Limited community adoption and discussion
  • - GitHub repository's language is unspecified, reducing transparency