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dua vs dust
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| Fact | dua | dust |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.4k | 13k |
| Latest | v2.46.0 | v1.2.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-17 | 2026-09-16 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 95 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace DaisyDisk. Alternatives to DaisyDisk →
PartialduaTerminal disk usage view with interactive deletion; no graphical map.
PartialdustDirectory tree sorted by size in the terminal; no graphical map.
dua
- v2.46.02026-10-15A bugfix release, and one that should also restore cargo installations, making them function.
- dua-core-v5.0.02026-10-15dua-core v5.0.0
- dua-core-v4.2.02026-10-13dua-core v4.2.0
- v2.45.12026-09-30correct platform defaults in threads help
- v2.45.02026-09-12This release packs an incredibly useful new sub-command called dua clean [--depth N],
dua
unsigned The latest release, v2.46.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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dust
unsigned The latest release, v1.2.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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