Feature comparison

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer) vs DissectMac

GNOME’s disk usage analyzer for local devices, folders, and online accounts. A free storage treemap with paid app removal and leftover cleanup. See how their platforms, views, and cleanup workflows fit the way you work.

Mixed / TreemapOpen source / Freemium

Which fits your needs?

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

DissectMac: People who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.

Features, pricing, and workflow

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FeatureBaobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)DissectMac
Best fitLinux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.People who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.
VisualizationFolder tree with ring/treemap graphical viewsTreemap and search
Platforms and requirementsLinux (GNOME)macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon builds)
Pricing and editionsFree software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.Map, search, and monitor are free; Pro is listed at $12.99 once plus tax.
Open sourceYesNo
Native macOS UILinux applicationYes
Cleanup workflowInspect the selected location and use documented file actions or the system file manager.Pro moves selected files and app leftovers to Trash after review.
Reports and portabilityKeep Baobab for Linux desktop analysis. For a terminal on Linux, NullDisk’s CLI can rescan the same filesystem; its Mac GUI does not import Baobab sessions.The overview does not establish scan-report export. Preserve any app-removal decisions and rescan the same folders in NullDisk.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): what stands out

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis.

Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer): strengths

  • Tree and graphical folder-size views
  • Scans devices, selected folders, and online accounts
  • Free software maintained within GNOME

Considerations

  • A Linux desktop app rather than a native Mac application
  • Remote access depends on available account/backend support
  • A scan inventory is not a backup or deletion recommendation

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DissectMac: what stands out

A good fit for people who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup.

DissectMac: strengths

  • Free map, file search, and live monitor
  • Filters for developer files and large storage categories
  • Pro uninstaller and app-leftover cleanup

Considerations

  • In-app clearing and uninstallation require Pro
  • Treemap is the documented graphical view
  • Confirm suspected leftovers belong to apps you no longer need

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For a useful comparison on your own drive, match the scan root, access permissions, and size mode. Chart style changes how you explore the results; it does not by itself establish measurement accuracy.

Common questions

When should I choose Baobab (Disk Usage Analyzer)?

A good fit for Linux desktop users who prefer a GNOME application with graphical disk analysis. Free software from GNOME; available through Flathub/distributions.

When should I choose DissectMac?

A good fit for people who want free inspection and optional paid app/leftover cleanup. Map, search, and monitor are free; Pro is listed at $12.99 once plus tax.

Will both apps show the same size?

Not necessarily. Match the scan root, permissions, exclusions, and logical/allocated-size mode. Hard links, APFS clones, snapshots, sparse files, and cloud placeholders can change totals. A reported size is not a guaranteed amount recovered after deletion.

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