Disk Utility vs GParted: catalog facts
 Disk Utility |  GParted |
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Free Included free with macOS. |
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0. |
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macOS |
Linux |
- Included with macOS at no extra cost
- Handles both disk imaging and general volume repair in one tool
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- Resize, move, copy and check partitions across a wide list of filesystems
- The live ISO works on any machine, including Windows-only hardware
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- macOS only
- Less automated than dedicated backup software for scheduled imaging
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- Cannot resize a partition that is currently mounted, hence the live USB
- Linux software; it runs on Windows hardware but does not install on Windows
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app, Operating system |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 22, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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