Head-to-head · Disk Space Analyzers
FolderSizes vs Capacitra
FolderSizes leads on 0 checks, Capacitra on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFolderSizes · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
FolderSizes scores higher on our rubric for disk space analyzers: 7.9 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #15.
FolderSizes is the better fit for windows reporting and scheduled analysis. Capacitra is the better fit for windows users needing free reports and snapshots.
- FolderSizes fits best
Windows reporting and scheduled analysis
- Capacitra fits best
Windows users needing free reports and snapshots
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Side by side
| Feature | FolderSizes 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Capacitra 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #9 in Disk Space Analyzers | #15 in Disk Space Analyzers |
| Best for | Windows reporting and scheduled analysis | Windows users needing free reports and snapshots |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $30 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FolderSizes 3/5 · Capacitra 3/5 | ||
| Treemap view | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application sizes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| File-type breakdown | ✓ | ✓ |
| External drive scans | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Exportable reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Desktop platforms | Windows | windows |
| Scan scope | Files_folders | Files_folders |
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| Our verdict | FolderSizes is a Windows disk space analyzer for individuals, consultants, businesses, and IT administrators. It scans local drives, folders, network paths, mapped and UNC locations, and external drives, then reports folder and file sizes… Read the review → |
Capacitra is a free, open-source disk-space analyzer for Windows users who need to understand storage usage across drives or selected folders. It scans locally and presents results through squarified treemaps, folder trees, charts,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FolderSizes — where it wins
- Scans local, network, mapped, UNC, and external drives
- Finds large, old, duplicate, temporary, and other file classes
- Supports scheduled reports, snapshots, trend analysis, and exports
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability limits cross-platform use
- Installed-application size analysis is not a dedicated view
- Advanced reporting features require a paid edition
Capacitra — where it wins
- Treemap, folder-tree, chart, and file-type views
- Duplicate detection with SHA-1 verification
- CSV, HTML, PDF, and Excel exports plus snapshots
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Windows
- No cloud uploads or account-based access
- Headless scans use a command-line interface
- FolderSizes7.9/10 · Free plan
A detailed Windows analyzer with scheduled reporting, visualizations, and one-time pricing.
Visit FolderSizesFull verdict → - Capacitra7.3/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Windows analyzer with detailed visual reports and scan comparisons.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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