DiskHalo
vs TreeSize
TreeSize suits Windows users and IT teams who want detailed reports, scheduled scans and network-wide analysis, especially in its Professional edition. DiskHalo suits developers and power users on Mac and Windows who want to see where their space went and clear developer and AI caches, with each item explained, under a one-time licence.
All comparisonsKey differences.
Mac and Windows on one licence.
DiskHalo runs on both, for up to 3 personal devices. TreeSize is a Windows app.
Cleanup that knows developer tools.
DiskHalo reviews caches from Xcode, Docker and Node.js, plus 12 AI model stores, and explains each one. In TreeSize, cleanup is done with Explorer-style file operations.
Pay once.
DiskHalo is a one-time licence. TreeSize Professional is sold as a yearly subscription, and TreeSize Personal also has a one-time option.
No analytics in the app.
DiskHalo has no analytics in the app, and update checks send only the few details in the privacy notice. TreeSize collects anonymous usage data by default, with an opt-out in its options.
Side by side.
Every TreeSize 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 | TreeSize |
|---|---|---|
| Mac app | Yes: Apple silicon and Intel | No: Windows only |
| Windows app | Yes: 64-bit Windows | Yes: Windows 11 and 10. Paid editions also run on Windows Server. |
| How you pay | One-time licence for Mac and Windows | TreeSize Free costs nothing. Personal: 20,40 € per user a year, or 40 € one-time with 12 months of updates and support. Professional: 41 € per user a year. |
| Devices per licence | Up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices | One user on 1 to 3 assigned systems, not used at the same time |
| Free edition | No: No free edition. Every purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee. | Yes: TreeSize Free, for private, non-commercial use |
| Feature | DiskHalo | TreeSize |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Treemap in every edition. The Professional manual adds pie and bar charts. |
| Network drives and NAS | Yes: Mapped drives and network shares, and NAS folders over WebDAV | Yes: Mapped network drives in every edition. Professional adds UNC paths and whole-network scans. |
| 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: Personal and Professional: SharePoint, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Azure, Outlook mailboxes and Linux over SSH. Personal works on home networks only. |
| Phones and disk images | Partly: On Windows: phones and cameras over MTP, and VHD/VHDX images attached read-only | Yes: MTP and WebDAV devices in every edition. Professional also scans VHDX images. |
| Large-file finder | Yes: Large File Cleanup, filtered by size and category | Yes: Personal and Professional only |
| Duplicate detection | Yes: Exact content, confirmed with a full-file hash. Finds identical folders too. | Yes: Personal and Professional: MD5 or SHA256 checksum, or name, size and date |
| Feature | DiskHalo | TreeSize |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed by the vendor. Cleanup uses Explorer-style file operations. |
| 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. | Works like Windows Explorer: items go to the Recycle Bin when Windows uses it, and Shift+Delete deletes permanently. Version 9.8 and later preview file operations first. Personal and Professional can undo deletions. |
| Record of what was removed | Yes: Operation History keeps a local record of each cleanup: what was planned and what was removed | Yes: Operation logs in Personal and Professional |
| Feature | DiskHalo | TreeSize |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled jobs | Partly: On Windows: scheduled scans, exports and reports, with a record of every run | Yes: Professional only |
| Command line | No: Not included | Yes: Professional only |
| Exports | Yes: Excel, CSV, HTML, XML, SQLite and PDF. Email a report through your own mail server. | Yes: Free: PDF and print. Personal and Professional add Excel, CSV, HTML, SQLite and email reports. |
| Feature | DiskHalo | TreeSize |
|---|---|---|
| Where scanning happens | On your computer. Your files and scan results never leave it. | On your PC. The vendor states that every edition runs on-premises. |
| Account needed | No account. Sign in with your purchase email and a 6-digit code. | None. Paid editions use a licence key. |
| In-app usage analytics | None in the app. Licence sign-in and update checks send only the few details listed in the privacy notice. | Anonymous usage data is collected by default, with an opt-out in the options |
| Feature | DiskHalo | TreeSize |
|---|---|---|
| Interface languages | English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese | 24 in paid editions, 25 in TreeSize Free |
See it before you remove it. Nothing is deleted without your confirmation. Cleanup deletions are permanent.
Where TreeSize is a good choice.
Wide reach across storage.
Paid editions scan SharePoint, Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage, Azure Blob, Google Drive, Outlook and Exchange mailboxes, Linux over SSH, WebDAV, MTP devices and VHDX images.
Reporting and automation for teams.
Professional adds scheduled scans and exports, a large command line, Excel, CSV, HTML, PDF and SQLite exports, snapshot comparison and site-wide licensing.
A mature, localised product.
It offers 24 interface languages (25 in TreeSize Free), checksum-based duplicate search, and hard-link deduplication that previews which copy is kept.
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 run on Mac as well as Windows?
Yes. One DiskHalo licence covers up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices. TreeSize is a Windows app.
Can DiskHalo analyse cloud storage like TreeSize?
Yes. DiskHalo reads names, sizes and dates from Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP, up to eight locations at a time, and never downloads file contents. In TreeSize, cloud scanning is part of the Personal and Professional editions.
Is DiskHalo a subscription?
No. DiskHalo is a one-time licence for the major version you buy, including its updates. TreeSize Professional is a yearly subscription, and TreeSize Personal is sold yearly or one-time.
Does DiskHalo use the Recycle Bin?
DiskHalo’s cleanup tools show each item for review and ask you to confirm, then delete permanently rather than to the Recycle Bin. The file tools in Disk Space Analysis can move files to the Recycle Bin instead.
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.
- TreeSize product page and FAQ
- TreeSize editions
- TreeSize prices
- TreeSize features
- TreeSize version history
- TreeSize Free version history
- TreeSize requirements and languages
- TreeSize Free help
- JAM Software privacy policy
- TreeSize manual: charts
- TreeSize manual: scan targets
- TreeSize manual: duplicate file search
- TreeSize manual: command-line options
- JAM Software knowledge base: deleting files
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