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Disk Utility vs GNOME Disks: catalog facts
Disk Utility	GNOME Disks
Free Included free with macOS.	Free Free and open source, part of the GNOME project.
macOS	Linux
Included with macOS at no extra cost Handles both disk imaging and general volume repair in one tool	Partitioning, formatting and USB image writing in one window Shows SMART data for drive health
macOS only Less automated than dedicated backup software for scheduled imaging	Linux only Fewer advanced partitioning options than dedicated partition editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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