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Open-source alternatives to Disk Drill

Disk Drill is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Disk Drill has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Disk Drill

  1. WinDirStat

    Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows

    • WinDirStat is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a macOS app.
    • WinDirStat is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WinDirStat vs Disk DrillWinDirStat pricing and details

  2. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a macOS app.
    • BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
    BleachBit vs Disk DrillBleachBit pricing and details

  3. dupeGuru

    Free open-source tool that finds duplicate files by name or content

    • dupeGuru is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only dupeGuru lists a Linux app.
    • dupeGuru is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    dupeGuru vs Disk DrilldupeGuru pricing and details

  4. TestDisk and PhotoRec

    Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files

    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists a Linux app.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TestDisk and PhotoRec vs Disk DrillTestDisk and PhotoRec pricing and details

  5. GParted

    Free graphical partition editor for Linux, run from a live disc

    • GParted is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only GParted lists a Linux app.
    • Only Disk Drill lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • GParted is open source, according to its own site.
    GParted pricing and details

  6. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only 7-Zip lists a Linux app.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  7. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a Windows app.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Stats pricing and details

  8. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ditto pricing and details

  9. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  10. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only CopyQ lists a Linux app.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  11. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a macOS app.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • Disk Drill can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Files pricing and details

  12. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time.
    • Disk Drill has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a Windows app.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Disk Drill?

Yes. WinDirStat, BleachBit, dupeGuru, TestDisk and PhotoRec, GParted, 7-Zip, Stats, Ditto and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Disk Drill open source?

Disk Drill is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

WinDirStat, BleachBit, dupeGuru, TestDisk and PhotoRec, GParted, 7-Zip, Stats, Ditto and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Disk Drill: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.