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The best DaisyDisk alternative for 2026
DaisyDisk is a beautiful disk-space visualizer - it maps your drive so you can see what's using space. But it's primarily a viewer: you still delete things yourself, and it doesn't find duplicates, uninstall apps or target developer build folders.
TidyBar includes a fast disk map too, but pairs it with the cleanup tools DaisyDisk leaves out - so you can go from "where did my space go?" to actually reclaiming it in one app.
Download TidyBar - free to scan$25 one-time · no subscription · macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later · Apple Silicon & Intel
| TidyBar | DaisyDisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $25 one-time | $9.99 one-time |
| Disk map / treemap | Yes | Yes (its specialty) |
| Duplicate finder | Yes | No |
| App uninstaller (+ leftovers) | Yes | No |
| Developer mode (node_modules, builds) | Yes | No |
| Cache & junk cleanup | Yes | Manual only |
| Deleted files | Moved to Trash (recoverable) | Manual delete |
A fair word about DaisyDisk
DaisyDisk is excellent at one thing - visualizing disk usage - and it's cheaper and gorgeous at it. If all you want is to see what's eating your disk and delete it by hand, DaisyDisk is a great pick. TidyBar is for people who also want the cleanup done for them: duplicates, app leftovers and build junk, not just a map.
Why people pick TidyBar
Pay once, own it
A one-time $25 license with free updates - no recurring subscription, no annual renewal to keep your cleaner working.
Everything is recoverable
TidyBar moves what it removes to the Trash instead of hard-deleting, so you can put anything back if you change your mind.
A real developer mode
Reclaim node_modules, DerivedData, Rust target/, .next and other build artifacts scattered across your projects - the space most cleaners ignore.
Private by design
No telemetry, no account, and no Full Disk Access requirement. Scanning is free, so you see what you can reclaim before paying a cent.
FAQ
Does TidyBar have a disk map like DaisyDisk?+
Yes - an interactive treemap of your whole disk, biggest folders first, that builds in seconds.
What does TidyBar add over DaisyDisk?+
Duplicate detection, a full app uninstaller (with leftover files), cache cleanup, and a developer mode for build artifacts - plus it moves removals to the Trash.
Is it safe?+
Yes - everything goes to the Trash and is fully recoverable, with no Full Disk Access required.
Reclaim your disk - for $25, once.
Free to download & scan. Unlock cleaning when you're ready.
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