DiskHalo
vs WizTree
WizTree suits Windows and Mac users who want a quick, focused look at what is filling a drive, and its free edition covers personal use. DiskHalo suits developers and power users who want that view plus guided cleanup of developer and AI caches, exact-content duplicates and remote storage, on Mac and Windows.
All comparisonsKey differences.
Cleanup, not just a map.
DiskHalo pairs its views with 158 cleanup rules and 12 AI model stores, each item explained. WizTree focuses on analysis and file operations.
Duplicates matched by content.
DiskHalo groups files only when their contents match. WizTree matches duplicates by name and size, optionally with the modified date.
Remote storage alongside your drives.
DiskHalo reads names and sizes from Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP. WizTree scans local drives, network shares and connected devices.
More ways to see it.
Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie and Bars, with age and owner breakdowns. WizTree centres on its treemap and file lists.
Side by side.
Every WizTree 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 | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| Mac app | Yes: Apple silicon and Intel | Yes: WizTreeMac, for macOS 12 Monterey or later |
| Windows app | Yes: 64-bit Windows | Yes: Windows XP to 11, and Windows on Arm through emulation |
| How you pay | One-time licence for Mac and Windows | Free for personal use. Paid Supporter Codes are one-time, from $25.00 USD (Individual), with business tiers priced by staff count. Codes cover versions released within a year of purchase. |
| Devices per licence | Up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices | One code per business site, covering every staff device, on Windows and Mac |
| Free edition | No: No free edition. Every purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee. | Yes: Free for personal use only |
| Feature | DiskHalo | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| 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, plus tree, file and file-type views |
| Network drives and NAS | Yes: Mapped drives and network shares, and NAS folders over WebDAV | Yes: Network drives and shares |
| 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. | Native cloud connectors not listed by the vendor. Synced cloud folders scan as local paths. |
| Phones and disk images | Partly: On Windows: phones and cameras over MTP, and VHD/VHDX images attached read-only | Partly: Phones and cameras over MTP/PTP on Windows. Disk images not listed by the vendor. |
| Large-file finder | Yes: Large File Cleanup, filtered by size and category | Yes: File View lists every file by size |
| Duplicate detection | Yes: Exact content, confirmed with a full-file hash. Finds identical folders too. | Yes: By name and size, optionally the modified date. The vendor states it does not compare file contents. |
| Feature | DiskHalo | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. | Deletes from within the app through standard Windows dialogs and the Explorer menu. Whether items go to the Recycle Bin is not stated by the vendor. |
| 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 | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled jobs | Partly: On Windows: scheduled scans, exports and reports, with a record of every run | Built-in scheduler not listed. The guide shows running the command line from Windows Task Scheduler. |
| Command line | No: Not included | Yes: CSV export and treemap images, on Windows and Mac |
| Exports | Yes: Excel, CSV, HTML, XML, SQLite and PDF. Email a report through your own mail server. | Yes: CSV, TSV, clipboard text and PNG treemap images |
| Feature | DiskHalo | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| Where scanning happens | On your computer. Your files and scan results never leave it. | On your computer |
| Account needed | No account. Sign in with your purchase email and a 6-digit code. | None. Validating a Supporter Code needs an internet connection. |
| In-app usage analytics | None in the app. Licence sign-in and update checks send only the few details listed in the privacy notice. | Not stated by the vendor. Its privacy policy covers the website. |
| Feature | DiskHalo | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| Interface languages | English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese | Several, including community translations. No full list is published. |
See it before you remove it. Nothing is deleted without your confirmation. Cleanup deletions are permanent.
Where WizTree is a good choice.
Fast NTFS scanning.
With administrator rights, it reads the NTFS Master File Table directly for quick scans of NTFS drives.
Windows and Mac on one code.
WizTreeMac arrived in September 2026, the same Supporter Code works on both, and the Windows version supports releases back to XP and Windows on Arm.
Low cost and simple licensing.
It is free for personal use, and paid codes are one-time, with a portable build and a small download.
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.
How does DiskHalo find duplicates?
DiskHalo groups files only when their contents match, confirmed with a full-file hash, and it finds identical folders too. WizTree matches duplicates by name and size, optionally with the modified date.
Does DiskHalo clean up caches as well?
Yes. Deep Cleanup has 158 rules for system, browser, app and developer caches (119 on Mac, 87 on Windows), plus 12 AI model stores. Each item is explained before you decide.
What does DiskHalo cost?
DiskHalo is a one-time licence for up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Sales open soon.
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.
- WizTree home page
- About WizTree
- WizTree Supporter Code prices
- WizTree download and requirements
- WizTree what’s new
- WizTree user guide
- WizTree FAQ
- WizTree licence agreement
- WizTree privacy policy
- WizTreeMac compared with WizTree
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