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DiskScope
What it is
DiskScope is a free, open-source desktop application for analyzing disk usage, finding files, and uninstalling applications. It scans files, folders, and apps in parallel, then presents results in a sortable table, tree explorer, and zoomable treemap. Views show application sizes and file-type breakdowns. Fuzzy search can filter by type, extension, size, and modified date, and is designed to remain smooth beyond 100,000 rows. DiskScope measures actual on-disk usage, including sparse and compressed files. Deleting items sends them to the Recycle Bin; emptying it permanently clears contents after confirmation. On Windows, the Applications tab displays uninstall commands and launches native uninstallers after confirmation. Analysis and search work on Windows, Linux, and macOS, while uninstalling and emptying the Recycle Bin are Windows-only. Downloads list Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 12 or later, and Linux x64 builds; macOS and Linux builds are marked experimental and not tested yet. The maker says DiskScope runs locally, sends no telemetry, and makes only an update-check request. It is MIT licensed.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Sortable table, tree, and treemap views
- Filters include type, size, and modified date
- Reports actual usage for sparse and compressed files
- No telemetry according to the maker
Against
- Uninstall and Recycle Bin tools are Windows-only
- macOS and Linux builds are experimental
- No free trial is offered
- Updates require a network check
The verdict
DiskScope provides detailed local storage analysis across three desktop platforms, with strong search and multiple visual views. Windows has the broadest feature set, while experimental non-Windows builds and platform-specific limits matter when choosing it.
Who it suits
It suits desktop users who want local disk-usage analysis and file search across Windows, Linux, or macOS. Windows users also get application uninstall and Recycle Bin controls.
Plans and prices
Free
MIT licensed · no account, ads, or telemetry
Read 11 Oct 2026 · diskscope.fr
On the record
- Application sizes
- Yesdiskscope.fr · read 23 Sep 2026
- App uninstall
- On Windows, the Applications tab lists installed programs and launches each program’s native uninstaller after showing the command and requesting confirmation.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Deletion
- Deleted items go to the Recycle Bin; emptying the bin permanently clears it after a confirmation.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Disk analysis
- It scans in parallel and presents results in a sortable table, a tree explorer, and a zoomable treemap.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Disk space measurement
- DiskScope reports actual on-disk usage, including for sparse and compressed files.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 12 or later, and Linux x64 builds; macOS and Linux builds are marked experimental and not tested yet.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- File-type breakdown
- Yesdiskscope.fr · read 23 Sep 2026
- License
- DiskScope is free and open source under the MIT license.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The About page names JoJoLaBagarre as the creator and maintainer.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- Application uninstall and Empty Recycle Bin are Windows-only; disk analysis and search are available on Windows, Linux, and macOS.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app runs locally, sends no telemetry, and makes only an update-check network request.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DiskScope is a desktop app for analyzing disk usage, finding files, and uninstalling applications.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Scan scope
- files_folders_appsdiskscope.fr · read 23 Sep 2026
- Search
- Search uses fuzzy matching and filters for type, extension, size, and modified date, and is designed to stay smooth past 100,000 rows.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support and contribution
- The project directs users to GitHub to file issues or contribute, and says translations, macOS and Linux uninstall ports, and documentation are welcome.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Treemap view
- Yesdiskscope.fr · read 23 Sep 2026
- Updates
- The app checks for newer signed releases and can download and install an update automatically.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
- Website privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses no cookies, analytics, or trackers and makes no third-party requests.diskscope.fr · read 11 Oct 2026
