A DaisyDisk Alternative Built for Developers
Quick answer
If you like DaisyDisk’s visual map but your disk is full of developer data, CleanYourMac Space is the closer fit: it labels Xcode DerivedData, node_modules, Gradle, Cargo and pip caches, measures Docker.raw and Ollama models, and moves everything to the Trash instead of deleting it permanently. Scanning is free; Pro is a one-time $19.99 for 3 Macs.
What is DaisyDisk?
DaisyDisk is a polished, fast disk analyzer with an interactive sunburst map. It costs $9.99 one-time and is also sold on the Mac App Store. When you delete from DaisyDisk, files are removed permanently rather than moved to the Trash (you get a few seconds to cancel).
CleanYourMac Space vs DaisyDisk
| Feature | CleanYourMac Space | DaisyDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive visual storage map | Treemap, sunburst, bubbles, folders | Sunburst |
| Developer cache detection (Xcode, node_modules, Gradle, Cargo, pip) | ||
| Docker.raw and Ollama / LM Studio model sizing | ||
| Deleted items go to the Trash (recoverable) | ||
| App uninstaller with ~/Library leftovers | ||
| Duplicate finder | ||
| Mac App Store version | ||
| Price | Free scan · $19.99 one-time (3 Macs) | $9.99 one-time |
Choose CleanYourMac Space if…
- You are a developer and most of your space is build caches, dependencies, simulators, containers or local AI models.
- You want every cleanup to be undoable from the Trash.
- You also want an app uninstaller and duplicate finder without buying more tools.
DaisyDisk is the better pick if…
- You only need a fast, beautiful map of your disk and are comfortable deleting permanently.
- You prefer to buy through the Mac App Store.
- Price matters most — DaisyDisk is the cheaper one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Is CleanYourMac Space a free DaisyDisk alternative?
Scanning and the visual storage map are free forever. Cleaning from inside the app, the Developer Cleaner, app uninstaller and duplicate finder are part of Pro, a one-time $19.99 license for up to 3 Macs.
Does DaisyDisk move files to the Trash?
No. DaisyDisk deletes files permanently so the space is recovered immediately, with a short countdown to cancel. CleanYourMac Space moves items to the macOS Trash so you can put them back.