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

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