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Disk Drill alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Disk Drill alternative is WizTree (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for personal use with every scanning feature."

Disk Drill compared with 5 alternatives: DaisyDisk, CleanMyMac, WizTree, WinDirStat and BleachBit.

Disk Drill has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Disk DrillThis toolFree plan · from $49/yrYesmacOS, Windows
DaisyDiskFree trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
CleanMyMacFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlymacOS
WizTreeFree plan · from $25 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
WinDirStatFreeFreeWindows
BleachBitFreeFreeWindows, Linux

Price against what you get

Disk Drill starts at $4.08 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

CleanMyMac, WinDirStat and BleachBit start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDisk DrillCleanMyMacWinDirStatBleachBit

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

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How each one differs from Disk Drill

  1. DaisyDisk

    Visual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac

    • DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license).
    • DaisyDisk has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Disk Drill.
    • DaisyDisk lists no Windows app, which Disk Drill has.
    • DaisyDisk does not cover file management, which Disk Drill does.

    Suits: Mac users who keep running out of disk space

    DaisyDisk vs Disk DrillDaisyDisk pricing and details

  2. 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).
    • CleanMyMac has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Disk Drill.
    • CleanMyMac lists no Windows app, which Disk Drill has.
    • CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
    • CleanMyMac does not cover file management, which Disk Drill does.

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

    CleanMyMac vs Disk DrillCleanMyMac 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).
    • WizTree does not cover file management, which Disk Drill does.

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

    WizTree vs Disk DrillWizTree pricing and details

  4. WinDirStat

    Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows

    • WinDirStat is free.
    • WinDirStat lists no macOS app, which Disk Drill has.
    • WinDirStat is open source, according to its own site.
    • WinDirStat does not cover file management, which Disk Drill does.

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

    WinDirStat vs Disk DrillWinDirStat pricing and details

  5. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free.
    • BleachBit also lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit lists no macOS app, which Disk Drill has.
    • BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
    • BleachBit does not cover file management, which Disk Drill does.

    Suits: Windows and Linux users who want to free disk space at no cost

    BleachBit vs Disk DrillBleachBit pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Disk Drill

  • Unlimited recovery needs PRO; the Mac page describes the free edition as scan and preview only.
  • All PRO purchases are non-refundable except where consumer law requires a refund, according to the vendor's FAQ.
  • A PRO license covers 1 user on up to 3 devices; business use is allowed, and larger teams get a custom Enterprise quote.
  • On Macs, deep scans of system disks rely on a kernel extension the app installs.
Disk Drill pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Disk Drill?

The alternatives to Disk Drill in this directory are DaisyDisk, CleanMyMac, WizTree, WinDirStat and BleachBit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Disk Drill.

Is there a free alternative to Disk Drill?

Yes. WinDirStat and BleachBit are free to use. WizTree has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Disk Drill alternatives work on Linux?

The Disk Drill listing does not include a Linux app. BleachBit lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Disk Drill?

WinDirStat and BleachBit are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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