Filelight vs OmniDiskSweeper

Filelight helps users find disk space to free by showing usage as concentric rings. It scans local, remote, or removable disks and displays details about files and folders; users can delete selected files or folders from the application. Scans can cover files and folders, including external drives, but Filelight does not show application sizes. Users can exclude chosen folders, remote filesystems, or removable media from scans. For remote filesystems such as NFS or Samba mounts, the handbook warns that scanning can generate high network traffic. Filelight integrates with the Dolphin, Konqueror, and Krusader file managers, and it supports configurable color schemes and scanning and appearance settings. It can also be launched from a command line with a folder name to scan that folder. Linux users can install it through Discover or another AppStream store, a distribution package manager, or Flathub. Filelight is free, with a free plan, and runs on Linux and Windows.

OmniDiskSweeper is a free macOS utility that displays files on a drive from largest to smallest. This ordering helps users locate large unwanted files, open them, or remove them. Moving items to the Trash is the default action; holding the Option key enables direct deletion instead. The utility can scan external drives. Omni says the version compatible with macOS 26 makes the entire app accessible with VoiceOver, and the product page lists older downloads for macOS 10.4 through 10.13. The freeware download requires no form or personal information. Omni says it does not share data gathered from its apps or websites with social media or advertising services. Support is available by email and phone Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm Pacific Time. The company notes that OmniDiskSweeper is updated less frequently than its other titles, although it still receives updates. The Omni Group is employee-owned and based in Seattle, Washington.