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pdu (parallel-disk-usage) vs Disk Usage (DU): catalog facts
pdu (parallel-disk-usage)	Disk Usage (DU)
Free Free and open source with no paid tier.	Free Free download from Microsoft.
Command line	Windows, Command line
Parallel scanning for quick results on large directory trees Visual size chart directly in the terminal	Small standalone executable with no installer Scriptable output for reports
Terminal only, with no graphical interface Reports usage but does not delete or move files	Command-line only, no visual breakdown Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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