eDirStat
7.2#13 in disk space analyzers$4.99 one-timeWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisiteDirStat vs LumaDisk
What both publish
| Fact | eDirStat | LumaDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop platforms | windows,macos,linux | macOS,Windows |
| External drive scans | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The maker says eDirStat runs offline with zero telemetry, analytics, network beacons, or crash reporting SDKs. | The app says local scans send no filenames, contents, folder listings, scan results, or in-app usage statistics to LumaDisk. |
| Purpose | eDirStat is a cross-platform disk usage analyzer written in Rust that scans and visualizes disk space. | LumaDisk is a disk space analyzer for Mac and Windows that maps a filesystem so users can see what is taking up space. |
| Scan scope | files_folders | files_folders |
eDirStat plans
- itch.io download$4.99, paid once
- Mac App Store$9.99, paid once
LumaDisk plans
- FreeFree
- LumaDisk license$6.89, paid once
Pick eDirStat if…
eDirStat suits people who want to inspect disk usage, file types, or duplicates across local storage, external drives, or mounted network shares. It is also an option for users who want to save scan states as snapshots.
Pick LumaDisk if…
It suits Mac and Windows users who want to inspect storage visually, including people managing external drives or developer build caches. Its duplicate grouping and large, long-unopened file lists may help identify candidates for cleanup.