DiskHalo
vs DaisyDisk
DaisyDisk suits Mac users who want an elegant sunburst map, network and cloud scanning, and a low one-time price. DiskHalo suits developers and power users on Mac and Windows who also want duplicate and large-file finders, cleanup rules for developer and AI caches, and exports.
All comparisonsKey differences.
Mac and Windows.
DiskHalo covers both, for up to 3 personal devices. DaisyDisk is a Mac app.
Dedicated duplicate and large-file finders.
DiskHalo groups exact-content duplicates and lists large files by size and category. DaisyDisk’s map shows the biggest items at a glance.
Cleanup rules that explain each item.
DiskHalo explains caches from Xcode, Docker, Node.js and 12 AI model stores before you choose. In DaisyDisk, you pick what to delete from the map.
Reports you can share.
Export to Excel, CSV, HTML, XML, SQLite or PDF, or email a report through your own mail server.
Side by side.
Every DaisyDisk fact comes from the vendor’s own pages and official listings, checked on 14 November 2026. Prices as listed on 14 November 2026.
| Feature | DiskHalo | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Mac app | Yes: Apple silicon and Intel | Yes: Apple silicon and Intel |
| Windows app | Yes: 64-bit Windows | No: Mac only |
| How you pay | One-time licence for Mac and Windows | $9.99 USD one-time from the vendor, or £9.99 on the Mac App Store. No subscription. |
| Devices per licence | Up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices | Up to 5 personal Macs |
| Free edition | No: No free edition. Every purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee. | Free trial that scans but cannot delete. It needs an email address. |
| Feature | DiskHalo | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Visual maps | Yes: Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie and Bars, plus breakdowns by file type, age and owner. Save scans and compare them over time. | Yes: Interactive sunburst map with Quick Look previews |
| Network drives and NAS | Yes: Mapped drives and network shares, and NAS folders over WebDAV | Yes: NAS and network volumes over SMB, NFS, WebDAV and AFP, and FTP through FUSE |
| Cloud and remote sources | Yes: Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP. Read-only, names and sizes only, up to eight locations at once. | Yes: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box, scanned remotely |
| Phones and disk images | Partly: On Windows: phones and cameras over MTP, and VHD/VHDX images attached read-only | Partly: Disk images. Phones not listed by the vendor. |
| Large-file finder | Yes: Large File Cleanup, filtered by size and category | Dedicated finder not listed. The map shows the biggest items first. |
| Duplicate detection | Yes: Exact content, confirmed with a full-file hash. Finds identical folders too. | Not listed by the vendor |
| Feature | DiskHalo | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Cache and junk cleanup | Yes: 158 cleanup rules for system, browser and app caches (119 on Mac, 87 on Windows), each explained before you decide | Automated cleaning not listed. You choose what to delete. |
| Developer tool caches | Yes: Xcode on Mac, plus Docker, Node.js, Rust, Python, Gradle and more, and project build output | Not listed by the vendor |
| AI model caches | Yes: 12 AI model stores, including Hugging Face, Ollama and LM Studio | Not listed by the vendor |
| App uninstaller with leftovers | Partly: On Mac, removes an app with its caches and leftovers. On Windows, runs each app’s own uninstaller, several at a time. | Not listed by the vendor |
| Startup items | Yes: Mac and Windows: review what starts with your computer and turn supported items off | Not listed by the vendor |
| How deletion works | Cleanup tools show each item for review and ask you to confirm, then delete permanently rather than to the Recycle Bin or Trash. File tools in Disk Space Analysis can also move items to the Recycle Bin or Trash. | Items wait in the Collector for review. Delete starts a 5-second cancel window, then erases items permanently rather than moving them to the Trash. |
| Record of what was removed | Yes: Operation History keeps a local record of each cleanup: what was planned and what was removed | Not listed by the vendor |
| Feature | DiskHalo | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled jobs | Partly: On Windows: scheduled scans, exports and reports, with a record of every run | Not listed by the vendor |
| Command line | No: Not included | Not listed by the vendor |
| Exports | Yes: Excel, CSV, HTML, XML, SQLite and PDF. Email a report through your own mail server. | Not listed by the vendor |
| Feature | DiskHalo | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Where scanning happens | On your computer. Your files and scan results never leave it. | On your Mac. The vendor says the app reads names and sizes only and sends no data off the computer. |
| Account needed | No account. Sign in with your purchase email and a 6-digit code. | None. The trial and licence use an email address. |
| In-app usage analytics | None in the app. Licence sign-in and update checks send only the few details listed in the privacy notice. | None, per the vendor. The App Store privacy label reads “Data Not Collected”. |
| Feature | DiskHalo | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Interface languages | English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese | 14 languages |
See it before you remove it. Nothing is deleted without your confirmation. Cleanup deletions are permanent.
Where DaisyDisk is a good choice.
A well-loved sunburst map.
Its interactive map is quick to read, with Quick Look previews, and the App Store lists it as an Editors’ Choice.
Wide reach for its price.
It scans network volumes and NAS, four cloud services, and hidden, purgeable and snapshot space.
Simple, low-cost licensing.
A one-time licence covers up to 5 personal Macs, and its App Store privacy label reads “Data Not Collected”.
Why choose DiskHalo.
Mac and Windows, one licence.
A one-time licence covers up to 3 personal devices, Mac or Windows, so the same tool follows you between machines.
It speaks your tools’ language.
Review caches and build output from Xcode, Docker, Node.js, Rust and Python, plus 12 AI model stores such as Hugging Face, Ollama and LM Studio. Each item is explained before you decide.
Every angle on your storage.
Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie and Bars, with breakdowns by file type, age and owner. Save a scan and compare it later to see what grew.
Cloud and server storage too.
Analyse Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP alongside your drives, up to eight locations at once. DiskHalo reads names, sizes and dates only.
Your files stay yours.
Scans, cleanup and history run on your computer. No analytics in the app, and no account to create.
A few good questions.
Does DiskHalo find duplicate and large files?
Yes. Duplicate Cleanup groups files with identical contents, and Large File Cleanup lists big files by size and category.
Does DiskHalo run on Windows?
Yes. One DiskHalo licence covers up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices. DaisyDisk is a Mac app.
Does DiskHalo move deleted files to the Trash?
DiskHalo’s cleanup tools show each item for review and ask you to confirm, then delete permanently. DaisyDisk also deletes permanently, after a 5-second cancel window. The file tools in DiskHalo’s Disk Space Analysis can move files to the Trash instead.
Can DiskHalo scan cloud storage?
Yes. DiskHalo reads names, sizes and dates from Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP. DaisyDisk scans Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box.
Sources.
Read on 14 November 2026. Features and prices can change, so check the vendor’s page before you decide. “Not listed by the vendor” means we found no mention, not that the feature is missing. DiskHalo details describe the app as it stands on the same date.
- DaisyDisk home page
- DaisyDisk system requirements
- DaisyDisk on the Mac App Store (UK)
- DaisyDisk pricing
- DaisyDisk guide: trial
- DaisyDisk guide: the sunburst map
- DaisyDisk specs: disks
- DaisyDisk specs: cloud
- DaisyDisk specs
- DaisyDisk specs: safety
- DaisyDisk guide: deleting files
- DaisyDisk guide
- DaisyDisk specs: privacy
- DaisyDisk privacy policy
- DaisyDisk specs: languages
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