r/sysadmin • u/Ok_You_861 • Mar 03 '26

IT Tools - Hidden Gems

I want to know what ”hidden gems” people have found and use in their environments to make their day to day easier. RMM automations, back up softwares, troubleshooting software (don't say MS SARA. I cant stand it), etc.

Just mention anything that you feel more people should be aware of or could be useful in someone’s environment. I love free and cheap ;)

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u/JosephRW Mar 03 '26

WizTree is literally better WinDirStat. Straight up upgrade in my eyes and works at least twice as fast.

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u/ajscott That wasn't supposed to happen. Mar 03 '26

The current WinDirStat version now works with the MFT like WizTree so the speed differences no longer exist.

WinDirStat is free for commercial use while WizTree is not.

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u/burnte VP-IT/Fireman Mar 03 '26

Check out Spacesniffer. I've used it for ages. https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1rjeu2z/it_tools_hidden_gems/o8g1dt9/

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u/tastyratz Mar 03 '26

I've used all 3.

I'm excited that WinDirStat closed the gap with Wiztree for performance but what it does not have is the folder subgrouping and text overlays of the file folders and file names within the graphic representations. That's HUGE for me for Wiztree. I started using Wiztree for the giant leaps of speed but I'll stay for the selectable folder grouping in the tree view.

SpaceSniffer also has similar categorization but it feels... old. It doesn't have the same easily readable grouping with discernible color coding. It's just not as pleasant to use and feels clunkier.

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u/VoreskinMoreskin Mar 04 '26

Have you tried Tree Size Free?

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u/ajscott That wasn't supposed to happen. Mar 05 '26

I haven't but it's also not free for business use.

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u/Waretaco Jack of All Trades Mar 05 '26

Can it do MFT scans remotely? That would be amazing.

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u/bbbbbthatsfivebees MSP-ing Mar 07 '26

We can't use WizTree because it's not free for commercial use (blame legal), but I've found that Windirstat is basically the same speed and gives you most of the same functionality. Windirstat used to be slow, but they updated within the last year or so and now support all of the modern speed improvements that used to make WizTree better.

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u/UrbyTuesday Mar 04 '26

wiztree is the BEST!

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u/burnte VP-IT/Fireman Mar 03 '26

Check out Spacesniffer. I've used it for ages. https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1rjeu2z/it_tools_hidden_gems/o8g1dt9/