Start with the full storage picture for free. Choose Pro to clean up, or Family to bring the same tools to up to five household Macs.
Diskfern Free, Pro and Family feature comparison
Feature
Free
Pro
Family
Scan your whole Mac, Home or a chosen folder +
Read-only scanning with live progress. Point Diskfern at your startup disk, Home folder or external drive with zero file limits or time restrictions.
Treemap, list and sunburst +
Explore storage visually or compare exact sizes in a hierarchical sortable list. Switch between all three views instantly without rescanning.
Diskfern Finder (Natural-language search: "videos > 1gb", "pdf this month") +
Search locally indexed filenames with filters for type, size, and date. Natural queries like 'videos > 1gb', 'pdf this month', 'screenshots this week', or 'old >100mb' automatically convert into smart filter pills.
Rule-based groupings for developer storage (Xcode, simulators, Docker, caches), logs, and dormant files. Use 'Highlight All' to spot clutter across the disk in one click.
Quick Look and item inspection +
Inspect exact logical sizes, 'frees if deleted' calculations, rebuildable data tags, dates, permissions, and clear Safe, Review, or Protected badges with Spacebar Quick Look previews.
Itemized overview of your macOS Trash with file sizes, trashed dates, selective item review, and confirmed permanent deletion.
Disk Advisor AI (Smart cleanup explanations) +
On-device explanations grounded in scan facts, with ownership clues and possible removal consequences. It can stage or unstage eligible items and open the Collector when asked, but removal requires your separate confirmation. Requires macOS 26 or later with Apple Intelligence; AI guidance can be wrong.
Collector cleanup +
Gather candidates across multiple folders into a unified review basket with running total size, reviewing safety status before moving approved clutter to macOS Trash.
One-click Stage Safe +
Collect rebuildable clutter with a single click, complete with an interactive review sheet to untick anything before removal.
App uninstaller +
Review installed apps and remove selected app bundles after confirmation. Running and protected apps stay guarded. The uninstaller does not automatically remove Application Support data, caches, or preferences.
Mac coverage +
Free provides full analysis on any Mac. Pro includes a 1 Mac lifetime license. Family covers up to 5 household Macs with a single payment.
Free analysis
1 Mac
Up to 5 household Macs
Payment +
Paid plans are straightforward one-time purchases with lifetime access. No monthly or annual subscriptions.
$0 forever
One-time purchase
One-time purchase
Refund window +
Ask for a refund within 30 days of buying a paid plan. We review every request, and refunds are paid through Paddle to your original payment method.
No purchase needed
30 days
30 days
Open any feature row for details. On smaller screens, swipe the table to compare plans.
Pro: fewer steps from insight to cleanup
Keep Free’s complete view of your disk, then add Disk Advisor AI, the Collector, Stage Safe and app uninstaller. Understand mysterious files and 'System Data' before moving approved clutter to Trash.
1 Mac lifetime license · No recurring bill
Family: more Macs, one purchase
Get the same Pro toolkit and Disk Advisor AI on up to five Macs in one household with a single payment.
One-time purchase · Up to 5 household Macs
Why not a subscription?
Disk analysis is a focused utility, not a service that needs an ongoing account. Diskfern Pro is a one-time purchase. CleanMyMac lists a yearly plan; its broader maintenance suite may suit people who want that wider scope.
What “Lifetime” means
A one-time purchase includes lifetime access to the purchased major version, with all maintenance updates, bug fixes, and security patches included.
Pricing questions
What is Disk Advisor AI?
Disk Advisor is Diskfern's built-in intelligent assistant that helps you safely evaluate disk usage before taking action. When you encounter mysterious 'System Data', developer caches, or obscure Library folders, Disk Advisor analyzes the file locally and explains in plain English what created it, what it does, and whether it is safe to delete. Included in Pro and Family.
What happens after launch pricing ends?
Our launch prices ($14.99 Pro / $29.99 Family) are available during early release. Standard pricing ($29.99 Pro / $59.99 Family) will apply thereafter.
What does the Free version include forever?
Unlimited disk scans, all 3 visual disk maps (Treemap, List, Sunburst), Diskfern Finder with natural-language queries (e.g. 'videos > 1gb', 'pdf this month'), 44 Smart Highlights categories with one-click highlight, deep item inspection with native Quick Look, and the dedicated Trash manager with selective permanent cleanup. Free forever with no account required.
How do refunds work?
Ask for a refund within 30 days of your purchase from the Orders page in your Diskfern account. We review every request, and approved refunds are paid through Paddle to your original payment method. The Refund Policy has the details.
Do you charge VAT?
Paddle, our reseller and merchant of record, calculates and collects any VAT or sales tax that applies where you live, and shows it at checkout.
Can I move my license to a new Mac?
Yes. Deactivate Diskfern on the old Mac in Settings › License, or from your Diskfern account, then activate it on the new Mac.
Get your space back. Start with a free scan.
Explore the files and folders Diskfern can read. Your files stay on your Mac, and nothing is removed until you say so.