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Disk Census vs MangoDisk

MangoDisk is free on every platform. Disk Census is built for the Mac’s developer and AI agent files.

Both scan, explain and clean with a review step, and both have a command line. MangoDisk is free and runs on Windows and Linux too. Disk Census is a Mac app that also knows what AI coding agents leave behind, and keeps everything on the Mac.

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In short

  • MangoDisk is free, open source and runs on Mac, Windows and Linux. Disk Census is a paid Mac app built around developer and AI agent cleanup.
  • Both review before cleaning and have a command line with JSON. Disk Census adds a Keep tier and checks each item again just before deleting it.
  • MangoDisk finds local AI models. Disk Census finds AI coding agents’ old versions, caches and logs, and keeps their history.
  • Disk Census sends nothing about your files anywhere. MangoDisk’s optional AI explanations send an item’s description and scan results to an AI service.

Only in Disk Census

What Disk Census does that MangoDisk doesn’t, going by MangoDisk’s own pages.

  • AI coding agents’ leftovers

    Old versions, caches and logs of Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and more, with their history, settings and skills never offered. MangoDisk’s site lists AI models, not coding agents.

  • A Keep tier

    Items such as the Go module cache and Docker’s disk image are shown with their size and never offered, and every tag says what regenerates the item.

  • A fresh check before each deletion

    Each item is checked again against a fresh scan before it goes, and items in use are skipped.

  • Nothing about your files leaves the Mac

    No AI explanations, no analytics, no crash uploads. MangoDisk’s optional explanations send an item’s description and scan results.

  • A widget and a low-space monitor

    A widget shows used space and what’s safe to clean, and a monitor notifies under 10% free.

Side by side

Each MangoDisk fact links to where it was read. “Not stated” means MangoDisk’s site doesn’t say either way.

Disk Census and MangoDisk, side by side. Checked 9 October 2026.
Disk CensusMangoDisk
AI coding agents’ leftovers
YesOld versions, caches, temporary files and logs of Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Warp, Kiro, Antigravity, Goose and more. History, settings, credentials, plugins and skills are never offered.
Not stated on their siteIts site lists AI models and caches, not coding agents’ data.
Local AI models
NoLocal AI models (Ollama, LM Studio, Hugging Face) aren't covered yet.
YesLarge local AI models, download caches and temporary transfer files.Source
Developer caches and build output
YesCaches and build output of Xcode, Homebrew, npm, pnpm, Yarn, Bun, Cargo, Go, Gradle, CocoaPods, Swift Package Manager, pip, uv, Poetry, conda and more, with node_modules, target and .venv folders grouped by project.
YesNode.js, Rust, Gradle, Swift, Python, .NET, Godot, CMake, Docker and Xcode.Source
Safety labels
YesEvery item is tagged Safe (rebuilds itself), Review (costs time or data to restore) or Keep, and the tag says what regenerates it.
YesRisk notices, such as “Low risk”, on what you review.Source
Where deleted items go
Deleted permanently, never to the Trash, and only after a person approves the exact items. Every confirmation says so.
Its README says cleanup, permanent deletion and uninstall “may not be reversible”.Source
Record of what was deleted
YesEach item is checked again against a fresh scan before it goes, items in use are skipped, and every cleanup writes an audit on the Mac.
PartlyAn Operation History of cleanups and system changes.Source
Command line for scripts and agents
Yescensus ships inside the app, at the same version, with JSON on every command and stable exit codes.
Yesmangodisk clean, with --apply and --format json.Source
Privacy
Files and scan results never leave the Mac. No analytics and no crash uploads.
Scanning and cleanup stay on your computer. Optional AI explanations send an item’s description and current scan results.Source
Price
A one-time purchase with every future version included. No subscription.
Free and open source (GPL-3.0). No account required.Source
Requirements
macOS 12 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel. Mac only.
macOS 12.5 or later, Windows 10 or later (64-bit), and Linux.Source

Price

Disk Census’s price is live. MangoDisk’s is as its site showed it on 9 October 2026.

Disk Census

Launch offerSave 60%

Regular price $10Launch price $3.99

One-time, for up to 3 Macs, with every future version. Limited seats, offer ends soon. Then it’s $4.99.

MangoDisk

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0. No account required.

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Launch prices, by copies sold

  1. $3.99Save 60%First 100 copiesNow
  2. $4.99Save 50%Next 150 copies
  3. $6.99Save 30%Next 250 copies
  4. $10Regular priceAfter the launch

Checkout by Stripe. Sold through Link, which sends your receipt. Prices in US dollars, tax included. Refund policy

When MangoDisk is the better pick

  • You want it free and open source: MangoDisk is GPL-3.0.
  • You also use Windows or Linux: MangoDisk runs on all three.
  • You want to clear local AI models and their download caches, which Disk Census doesn’t cover yet.
  • You want an AI to explain an item in plain words: MangoDisk offers that, optionally, with your own AI service if you like.

Questions

Is Disk Census a good MangoDisk alternative on the Mac?

If your Mac fills with developer tools and AI coding agents, yes: Disk Census names each tool, tags every item Safe, Review or Keep, and cleans agents’ leftovers while keeping their history. If you want something free that also runs on Windows or Linux, MangoDisk fits better.

Does Disk Census clean local AI models like MangoDisk?

Not yet. Disk Census cleans what AI coding agents leave behind (old versions, caches, temporary files and logs), not model files from Ollama, LM Studio or Hugging Face.

Do MangoDisk and Disk Census both have a command line?

Yes. MangoDisk has mangodisk clean with JSON output. Disk Census ships census inside the app, with JSON from every command, and one license covers both.

Do MangoDisk or Disk Census send my files anywhere?

Disk Census sends nothing about your files or scans. MangoDisk scans and cleans locally; if you use its optional AI explanations, an item’s description and current scan results go to the AI service.

Sources

Every fact about MangoDisk was read on its own pages on . Spot something out of date? Write to support@diskcensus.com.

MangoDisk is a trademark of its owner. Disk Census isn’t affiliated with it.

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