What is the difference between TreeSize and SpaceObServer?
TreeSize Professional
SpaceObServer Enterprise Edition
What Our Customers Think Of Us
Thank you, JAM Software, for dreaming up this application. It helps me manage local and NAS Storage more efficiently.
SpaceObServer is a properly designed application with extensive uses and features which might come in handy to a large group of computer users.
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Working with large-scale archives used to ask of the end-user unreasonable amounts of patience as discrepancies would be discovered during cross-referencing.
TreeSize provides all details of file/folder distribution in seconds with a literal right click. It meets all QA/QC requirements for number processing for reference material archives.
Kudos to the folks at JAM whose system-integration and convenience-based GUI is an example many developers could learn from.
With SpaceObServer, we finally have the possibility to visualize for our employees where which amounts of data are located, in a clear and easy way.
Now we know where our 'graveyards of data' are hidden. Using SpaceObServer, we are capable of continuously monitoring and systematically optimizing our disk space - with minimal effort and low costs.
When to choose TreeSize, when SpaceObServer?
Our sample scenarios will help you find the right solution for your needs.
InnovateStream, a dynamic startup of 7, focuses on developing cutting-edge mobile apps and web solutions. They rely exclusively on cloud storage like SharePoint for streamlined collaboration and project management.
TreeSize!
- Organized Cloud Storage: Perfect for maintaining a tidy and efficient file system in their SharePoint environment, ensuring their digital assets are well-organized.
- Simple Interface: Offers an intuitive user experience, easily manageable by their tech-savvy team without requiring deep IT expertise.
- Budget-Friendly: TreeSize's affordability is ideal for InnovateStream’s cost-conscious strategy, providing essential features for every employee without a hefty price tag.
Creative Pulse, a compact team of 30 that specializes in digital marketing and video production. It operates with a lean IT setup, including on-premise servers, SharePoint and Azure for storage and project management.
TreeSize!
- Occasional Storage Analysis: Ideal for infrequent storage cleanup and analysis tasks.
- Versatile Storage Management: Effectively handles both on-premises and cloud storage, including SharePoint.
- Cost-Effectiveness: TreeSize’s low acquisition cost is particularly advantageous for occasional use, matching the agency's budget-friendly approach.
CodeCrafters, a dynamic mid-sized software company with 150 employees, manages a mix of on-premises and SharePoint for its development, test, and production servers.
SpaceObServer!
- Unified Data Management: Seamlessly handles complex data sets across multiple environments.
- Continuous Monitoring & Reporting: Keeps a constant eye on storage capacity and generates timely reports that are essential in a dynamic development landscape.
- Scalable Solution: As CodeCrafters grows, SpaceObServer scales with it, adapting to evolving business needs.
GlobalTrust Financial Group, a multinational financial services firm, manages extensive sensitive data and complies with strict regulations. Their IT infrastructure handles vast data volumes, utilizing diverse cloud storage, including Amazon S3.
SpaceObServer!
- Data Lifecycle Management: Tailored to meet stringent regulatory standards such as GDPR, ensuring compliance in every aspect of data handling.
- Scalable Data Management: An index-based approach efficiently monitors large volumes of data without overloading, which is critical for GlobalTrust's large-scale operations.
- Collaborative Add-Ons: Web Access and Remote Client enable effective cross-departmental data organization, optimizing storage space and archiving efficiency.
Our Storage Management Solutions In Detail
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TreeSize
Professional
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SpaceObServer
Enterprise
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General |
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Suitable for |
Small to medium-sized infrastructures | Medium-sized to large infrastructures |
Application scenario |
Ad-hoc analysis with quick results | Long-term monitoring |
Data processing |
In Memory/RAM (volatile) | In SQL Database (permanent) |
Supported storage systems |
     
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Features |
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Many visualizations to break down the storage space consumption |
Yes
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Yes
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Flexible file search |
Yes
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Yes
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Export storage space reports in many different formats |
Yes
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Yes
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Break down disk space usage by file type or user |
Yes
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Yes
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Search for duplicate files |
Yes
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Yes
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Automation options |
Yes
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Yes
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Show largest files in any directory branch |
No
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Yes
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Search for similar directories |
No
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Yes
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Automatic and permanent storage of analysis data |
No
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Yes
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Detailed storage space history |
No
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Yes
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Data Lifecycle Management |
No
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Yes
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Filter data in real time |
No
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Yes
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Collaborative work possible via web browser |
No
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Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the main difference between TreeSize and SpaceObServer?
In a nutshell: TreeSize is suitable for use in a matter of minutes to find and clean up ad-hoc storage eaters - but is not suitable for long-term monitoring of storage space.
SpaceObServer, on the other hand, allows you to monitor storage space changes over a longer period of time and is not as quick to use.
In addition, SpaceObServer scans continuously in the background, so the analysis data is always available. With TreeSize, on the other hand, a new storage scan must be initiated each time before an analysis can be performed.
From what data volume do I need SpaceObServer?
SpaceObServer uses a database to analyze storage space, while TreeSize uses RAM. So it depends on your hardware infrastructure.
We generally recommend using SpaceObServer for larger amounts of data so that you can be sure that your storage space monitoring is working effectively. Especially with very large amounts of data you run the risk of overloading your system with TreeSize.
Are TreeSize and SpaceObServer GDPR-compliant?
Yes, TreeSize and SpaceObServer are 100% GDPR-compliant.
Your data is processed on your own systems. There is no transfer of your storage data to JAM Software or to third parties.
What are the costs associated with switching from TreeSize to SpaceObServer?
In order to use SpaceObServer, you must purchase a license. There are no additional costs beyond this. However, you can renew your access to updates and support when it expires.
We offer several editions of SpaceObServer so that you only have to pay for what you really need. Compare our editions to find out more.
Note: To use SpaceObServer correctly, a database must be set up. This may be an additional cost.
Does a storage scan with SpaceObServer take longer?
Yes, the first scan with SpaceObServer takes longer than with TreeSize. The reason for this is that SpaceObServer must first enter the initial data into the database.
However, after the first complete scan of a scan target, SpaceObServer can scan faster. This is because SpaceObServer works incrementally: Only newly added or removed data is taken into account.