ccdu vs SquirrelDisk
ccdu
github.comSquirrelDisk
squirreldisk.comSide by side
| Figure | ccdu | SquirrelDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Disk Space Analyzers | 8.6 (#9) | 7.7 (#68) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The repository identifies the software as Apache-2.0 licensed. | The FAQ states SquirrelDisk is free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Desktop platforms | linux,macos | Version 2.5.0 is offered for macOS on Apple silicon and Intel, Windows 10 and 11, and Linux x86_64. |
| Purpose | ccdu is a terminal disk-usage analyzer that stages file deletions and moves for review before committing them. | SquirrelDisk maps disk usage as a colourful chart to help find large files and folders and clean them up. |
| Safety | The security policy says changes require an explicit commit, targets are rechecked against their staged identity, and system paths are refused. | System folders, the home folder, whole drives, and other essential locations are protected from collection; app and settings folders require extra confirmation. |
| Scan scope | files_folders | files_folders |
| Support | The maker invites bug reports and contributions through GitHub issues and requests private reports for vulnerabilities. | The maker directs users to Discord or GitHub issues for questions and bug reports. |
| Treemap view | Yes | No |
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SquirrelDisk
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