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Head-to-head · Disk Space Analyzers

TreeSize vs gdu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score TreeSize #1 in Disk Space Analyzers 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit TreeSize
gdu #48 in Disk Space Analyzers 4.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit gdu

TreeSize leads on 1 check, gdu on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTreeSize · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly TreeSize
  • Most featuresTreeSize · 4 of 5

TreeSize scores higher on our rubric for disk space analyzers: 9.3 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #48.

TreeSize offers file-type breakdown; gdu doesn't.

TreeSize is the better fit for windows power users and administrators. gdu is the better fit for free terminal or browser analysis everywhere.

  • TreeSize fits best

    Windows power users and administrators

  • gdu fits best

    Free terminal or browser analysis everywhere

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Side by side

Feature TreeSize 9.3/10 Visit ↗ gdu 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 4.0
Ranking #1 in Disk Space Analyzers #48 in Disk Space Analyzers
Best for Windows power users and administrators Free terminal or browser analysis everywhere
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Windows Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features TreeSize 4/5 · gdu 3/5
Treemap view ✓ ✓
Application sizes Not checked yet —
File-type breakdown ✓ (best) —
External drive scans ✓ ✓
Exportable reports ✓ ✓
Specs
Desktop platforms Windows Linux, macOS, Windows
Scan scope Files_folders Files_folders
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes files, folders, drives, servers, networks, and cloud storage
  • Combines treemaps, file-type statistics, duplicate search, and cleanup tools
  • Supports scheduled scans, comparisons, portable use, and extensive exports
  • Interactive terminal, command-line, and local browser interfaces
  • Treemaps, donut charts, JSON, SQLite, and BadgerDB storage
  • Supports Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and web access
Cons
  • Runs on Windows rather than across multiple desktop platforms
  • TreeSize Free is limited to private, non-commercial use
  • Advanced automation and reporting require paid editions
  • The browser interface depends on the command-line application
  • Focused on local disks rather than hosted storage analysis
  • Deletion and trash features require careful operator review
Our verdict

TreeSize is Windows disk-space analysis software for individuals, power users, consultants, and IT administrators. It scans local and network storage, then presents folder and file sizes through directory, chart, pie, bar, and treemap…

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gdu is an open-source disk-usage analyzer written in Go for inspecting local files and folders. It suits users who want storage visibility from a terminal, a non-interactive command-line workflow, or a browser interface served locally by…

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  1. TreeSizeDisk Space Analyzers 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. gduDisk Space Analyzers 4.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TreeSize — where it wins

    • Analyzes files, folders, drives, servers, networks, and cloud storage
    • Combines treemaps, file-type statistics, duplicate search, and cleanup tools
    • Supports scheduled scans, comparisons, portable use, and extensive exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows rather than across multiple desktop platforms
    • TreeSize Free is limited to private, non-commercial use
    • Advanced automation and reporting require paid editions

  • gdu — where it wins

    • Interactive terminal, command-line, and local browser interfaces
    • Treemaps, donut charts, JSON, SQLite, and BadgerDB storage
    • Supports Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and web access

    Where it doesn't

    • The browser interface depends on the command-line application
    • Focused on local disks rather than hosted storage analysis
    • Deletion and trash features require careful operator review
  • TreeSize9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad Windows analyzer with strong free features and tiered automation tools.

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  • gdu4.0/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source analyzer for detailed local storage inspection across five platforms.

    Visit gduFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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