Head-to-head · Disk Space Analyzers
eDirStat vs TreeLens
eDirStat leads on 0 checks, TreeLens on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreeDirStat · 7.5/10
- Free planboth
- Most featureseDirStat · 4 of 5
eDirStat scores higher on our rubric for disk space analyzers: 7.5 against 3.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #53.
eDirStat is the better fit for cross-platform open-source users. TreeLens is the better fit for windows users wanting portable open-source analysis.
- eDirStat fits best
Cross-platform open-source users
- TreeLens fits best
Windows users wanting portable open-source analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | eDirStat 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | TreeLens 3.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| Ranking | #13 in Disk Space Analyzers | #53 in Disk Space Analyzers |
| Best for | Cross-platform open-source users | Windows users wanting portable open-source analysis |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features eDirStat 4/5 · TreeLens 3/5 | ||
| Treemap view | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application sizes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| File-type breakdown | ✓ | ✓ |
| External drive scans | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Exportable reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Desktop platforms | windows, macos, linux | windows |
| Scan scope | Files_folders | Files_folders |
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| Our verdict | eDirStat is a Rust-based disk usage analyzer for Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web. It is aimed at users who want to understand storage through interactive treemaps, charts, file-extension statistics, and file-level analysis. The project… Read the review → |
TreeLens is a free, open-source Windows desktop utility for examining local storage usage. It scans folders and drives through parallel directory traversal, then presents the results in a squarified treemap that supports drill-down to… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
eDirStat — where it wins
- Interactive treemap and file-extension breakdowns
- Seven-stage duplicate-file detection with compressed snapshots
- Scans external drives, mounted shares, and local filesystems
Where it doesn't
- Precompiled binaries are distributed as paid downloads
- The listed Mac App Store plan covers the macOS edition
- Its broad feature set may exceed basic space-checking needs
TreeLens — where it wins
- Squarified treemap shows storage usage with file-type coloring.
- Hash-based duplicate finder helps identify repeated files.
- CSV, JSON, and portable snapshot support aid analysis and review.
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, with no support listed for other platforms.
- MFT fast scanning applies only to eligible elevated whole-volume scans.
- Focused on local storage rather than server-based or cloud analysis.
- eDirStat7.5/10 · Free plan
A broad, open-source storage analyzer for users who want visual scans and cleanup tools.
Visit eDirStatFull verdict → - TreeLens3.5/10 · Free plan
A portable Windows analyzer with treemaps, duplicate finding, exports, and snapshots.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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