DiskScope
DiskScope is a free, open-source desktop application for analyzing disk usage, finding files, and uninstalling applications.
What DiskScope is
DiskScope is a free, open-source desktop application for analyzing disk usage, finding files, and uninstalling applications. It scans files, folders, and apps in parallel, then presents results in a sortable table, tree explorer, and zoomable treemap. Views show application sizes and file-type breakdowns, while fuzzy search can filter by type, extension, size, and modified date. Search is designed to remain smooth beyond 100,000 rows. DiskScope reports actual on-disk usage, including sparse and compressed files. Deletions move to the Recycle Bin, with permanent clearing after confirmation. On Windows, the Applications tab shows an uninstall command and can launch a program’s native uninstaller after confirmation. Disk analysis and search run on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Downloads list Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 12 or later, and Linux x64 builds; macOS and Linux are marked experimental and not tested yet. The MIT-licensed app runs locally with no telemetry, according to its maker.
Good
- Sortable table, tree, and treemap views
- Fuzzy search with multiple filters
- Measures sparse and compressed file usage
- No telemetry according to maker
- Free MIT-licensed software
Watch out
- Uninstall features are Windows-only
- macOS and Linux builds are experimental
- Emptying Recycle Bin is Windows-only
Who it suits
DiskScope suits users who want visual disk analysis, filtered file search, or Windows application removal. It also fits readers seeking a free local tool without telemetry.
Verdict
DiskScope combines visual storage analysis, detailed filtering, and Windows application uninstalling in a free desktop package. The platform-specific limits and experimental non-Windows builds matter when choosing where to run it.
Plans and prices
From DiskScope's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | MIT licensed · no account, ads, or telemetry · Free |
The facts
Each one read from DiskScope's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Application sizes
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- App uninstall
- On Windows, the Applications tab lists installed programs and launches each program’s native uninstaller after showing the command and requesting confirmation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- windows,macos,linuxchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Platform limits
- Application uninstall and Empty Recycle Bin are Windows-only; disk analysis and search are available on Windows, Linux, and macOS.checked 11 Oct 2026
What it does
- Deletion
- Deleted items go to the Recycle Bin; emptying the bin permanently clears it after a confirmation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Disk analysis
- It scans in parallel and presents results in a sortable table, a tree explorer, and a zoomable treemap.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Disk space measurement
- DiskScope reports actual on-disk usage, including for sparse and compressed files.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 12 or later, and Linux x64 builds; macOS and Linux builds are marked experimental and not tested yet.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File-type breakdown
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- License
- DiskScope is free and open source under the MIT license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The About page names JoJoLaBagarre as the creator and maintainer.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app runs locally, sends no telemetry, and makes only an update-check network request.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DiskScope is a desktop app for analyzing disk usage, finding files, and uninstalling applications.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scan scope
- files_folders_appschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Search
- Search uses fuzzy matching and filters for type, extension, size, and modified date, and is designed to stay smooth past 100,000 rows.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support and contribution
- The project directs users to GitHub to file issues or contribute, and says translations, macOS and Linux uninstall ports, and documentation are welcome.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Treemap view
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Updates
- The app checks for newer signed releases and can download and install an update automatically.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Website privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses no cookies, analytics, or trackers and makes no third-party requests.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
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