Disk Usage Analyzer vs SizeTrend

Disk Usage Analyzer is a free Linux desktop app for checking how storage is used and how much space remains. It scans selected folders, storage devices, and online accounts; external drive scans are also supported. Results present folder sizes in a tree view and a graphical representation, so users can inspect how a scan’s contents are distributed. The app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub, which lists aarch64 and x86_64 architectures. The GNOME app page lists version 50.0, released on 2026-03-13, and names Paolo Borelli, Stefano Facchini, and Christopher Davis as maintainers. Users can report issues or suggest ideas through the app’s issue tracker. Flathub labels the app “Medium Risk.” The plan is listed at free. The app page does not identify which online account services can be scanned, and it does not state security certifications or compliance details.

SizeTrend is a Windows application for examining disk use across files, folders, and applications. Its scans show application sizes and file-type breakdowns, analyze file contents, and identify duplicates. Search can filter by name, text, binary content, type, size, or date; duplicate detection compares names, sizes, or content. The free edition includes local disk analysis, saved snapshots, and one What Changed comparison when a compatible snapshot exists. A single-file portable download is available, and files or folders can be compressed in place. Professional adds network-folder scans, scheduled scans, automatic storage history, unlimited snapshot comparisons, and exports to HTML, Excel, or CSV. Scans can be scheduled once or run daily, weekly, or monthly through Windows Task Scheduler. Logged-off scheduled tasks cannot access EFS-encrypted files. SizeTrend Professional costs $69.99, paid once, with no subscription and future versions included. Volume pricing is available from five licenses, including per-license rates for larger orders and an unlimited single-site option.