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TreeSize Free Alternative: WinPrune vs TreeSize for Windows 11 and 10

TreeSize Free is for private use and leaves large-file search and duplicates to paid editions. Compare it with WinPrune, which includes both in a one-time $15.99 Pro.

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TreeSize Free Alternative: WinPrune vs TreeSize for Windows 11 and 10: illustrated workflow

TreeSize is a well-known folder-size tool from JAM Software, with a free edition and paid Personal and Professional editions. The right choice depends on which features you need and how you prefer to pay for them.

TreeSize Free or WinPrune? Check the features
Illustrated comparison. TreeSize details are taken from JAM Software’s editions page.

How do TreeSize Free and WinPrune compare?

TreeSize details below come from JAM Software’s editions page and may change. Check the current page before buying.

TreeSize vs WinPrune
QuestionTreeSizeWinPrune
Free editionTreeSize Free, for private use in a non-commercial environmentWinPrune Free: fast NTFS scan, treemap storage map, live stats
TreemapYes, 2D and 3D, in the free editionYes, in the free version
Find large filesPaid editions only, according to JAM SoftwarePro: Top 100 largest files
Duplicate filesPaid editions only, according to JAM SoftwarePro: duplicate finder with thumbnails
Cleanup and restoreExtended file operations with undo in paid editionsPro: Cleanup center review list, Recycle Bin first, Recycle Bin manager
Network and cloud storageMapped drives in Free; servers and cloud storage in paid editionsLocal NTFS drives on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)
Price for the paid featuresPersonal from $25.20 per user per year; Professional from $49 per user per year, according to JAM Software$15.99 USD one-time, no subscription

When is TreeSize the better choice?

  • You need to scan servers, cloud storage or many network locations.
  • You need scheduled scans, command-line exports or business licensing at scale.
  • You prefer a classic folder tree with percentage bars as your main view.

When is WinPrune the better TreeSize Free alternative?

  • You want largest files and duplicates without a yearly plan.
  • You are cleaning up your own Windows 10 or 11 PC and want the fast Master File Table scan.
  • You want every removal to land in the Recycle Bin first, with a manager to restore it.
  • You want thumbnails, so you can recognise photos and videos before removing a copy.
WinPrune 2.0 Cleanup center with smart recommendations for developer caches, large archives, disk images and temp files, each reviewed before moving to the Recycle Bin
Real WinPrune 2.0 capture: the Cleanup center builds a review list before anything moves to the Recycle Bin.

How do you try WinPrune instead of TreeSize?

  1. Download WinPrune from the download page. The free version needs no license key.
  2. Scan your drive and compare the treemap with TreeSize’s folder view.
  3. Unlock Pro if you want the largest-files view, duplicate finder and Cleanup center. It is the same app, unlocked with a key.

See where your space goes in about a minute. Download WinPrune free.

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Sources & further reading

Windows instructions checked against the official documentation linked here. Controls can vary by Windows version and device configuration.

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Get a clearer view of your Windows storage. Start with the guides, then try WinPrune: the Free version scans your drive in about a minute.

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WinPrune 2.0 Treemap Canvas showing a scanned C: drive as colored blocks sized by folder, with Users, Windows and Program Files as the largest areas