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DaisyDisk alternatives

DaisyDisk compared with 6 alternatives: CleanMyMac, WinDirStat, WizTree, OnyX, AppCleaner and 1 more.

DaisyDisk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DaisyDiskThis toolFree trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
CleanMyMacFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlymacOS
WinDirStatFreeFreeWindows
WizTreeFree plan · from $25 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
OnyXFreeFreemacOS
AppCleanerFreeFreemacOS
PearcleanerFreeFreemacOS

How each one differs from DaisyDisk

  1. CleanMyMac

    Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app

    • CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month). DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app and system monitor.

    Suits: Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app

    CleanMyMac vs DaisyDiskCleanMyMac pricing and details

  2. WinDirStat

    Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows

    • WinDirStat is free. DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • WinDirStat has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinDirStat lists a Windows app.
    • Only DaisyDisk lists a macOS app.
    • WinDirStat is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Finding out what is filling a Windows drive at no cost

    WinDirStat vs DaisyDiskWinDirStat pricing and details

  3. WizTree

    Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS

    • WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • WizTree has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WizTree lists a Windows app.

    Suits: Finding what is filling up a Windows or Mac drive

    WizTree vs DaisyDiskWizTree pricing and details

  4. OnyX

    Free maintenance, cleaning and tweaking utility for macOS

    • OnyX is free. DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • OnyX has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want maintenance and cache cleaning without Terminal commands

    OnyX vs DaisyDiskOnyX pricing and details

  5. AppCleaner

    Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files

    • AppCleaner is free. DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • AppCleaner has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want an app's support files removed along with the app

    AppCleaner vs DaisyDiskAppCleaner pricing and details

  6. Pearcleaner

    Free, source-available app uninstaller and cleaner for Mac

    • Pearcleaner is free. DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • Pearcleaner has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
    • DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want leftover files removed when they uninstall an app

    Pearcleaner vs DaisyDiskPearcleaner pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in DaisyDisk

  • macOS only; the current version needs macOS 10.13 or newer, and the FAQ says there is no Windows or iOS version.
  • The free trial cannot delete files, show them in Finder, scan as administrator or scan cloud storage, and shows purchase reminders.
  • The Mac App Store edition cannot scan as administrator and only detects hidden and purgeable space without revealing or purging it.
  • It does not find duplicate files, and deletion is permanent, not a move to the Trash.
DaisyDisk pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to DaisyDisk?

The alternatives to DaisyDisk in this directory are CleanMyMac, WinDirStat, WizTree, OnyX, AppCleaner and Pearcleaner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DaisyDisk.

Is there a free alternative to DaisyDisk?

Yes. WinDirStat, OnyX, AppCleaner and Pearcleaner are free to use. WizTree has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which DaisyDisk alternatives work on Windows?

The DaisyDisk listing does not include a Windows app. WinDirStat and WizTree list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to DaisyDisk?

WinDirStat is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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