{"id":"freeing-space.run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard","url":"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard","category":{"id":"freeing-space","title":"Freeing up space"},"subcategory":{"id":"one-tap-cleanup","title":"One-tap clean-up (Run Tuhi)"},"question":"What's the difference between Run Tuhi and the Free Up Space wizard?","alt_questions":["Should I use Run Tuhi or Free Up Space?","Is Run Tuhi the same as Free Up Space?","Tuhi vs Free Up Space wizard","Which clean-up should I use in Storage Studio?","Difference between one tap clean and the wizard"],"short_answer":"Run Tuhi is the hands-off, one-tap clean-up; the Free Up Space wizard runs the same kind of steps but previews each one so you approve or untick items yourself.","answer_markdown":"They use the same engine but suit different moods. **Run Tuhi** is hands-off: one tap and it runs the safe steps on its own with live progress. The **Free Up Space wizard** is preview-first: you go through cache cleanup, large-file relocation and optional cloud eviction one step at a time and approve each one.\n\n- Choose **Run Tuhi** for a routine tidy-up when you trust the defaults.\n- Choose the **wizard** when you want to see and untick individual items.\n- Choose **Emergency Space** when you're actually out of room and need a specific amount back.\n\nSee [Run Tuhi vs Emergency Space](/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-emergency-space).","answer_html":"<p>They use the same engine but suit different moods. <strong>Run Tuhi</strong> is hands-off: one tap and it runs the safe steps on its own with live progress. The <strong>Free Up Space wizard</strong> is preview-first: you go through cache cleanup, large-file relocation and optional cloud eviction one step at a time and approve each one.</p>\n<ul><li>Choose <strong>Run Tuhi</strong> for a routine tidy-up when you trust the defaults.</li><li>Choose the <strong>wizard</strong> when you want to see and untick individual items.</li><li>Choose <strong>Emergency Space</strong> when you&#39;re actually out of room and need a specific amount back.</li></ul>\n<p>See <a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-emergency-space\">Run Tuhi vs Emergency Space</a>.</p>","answer_text":"They use the same engine but suit different moods. Run Tuhi is hands-off: one tap and it runs the safe steps on its own with live progress. The Free Up Space wizard is preview-first: you go through cache cleanup, large-file relocation and optional cloud eviction one step at a time and approve each one.\n\n- Choose Run Tuhi for a routine tidy-up when you trust the defaults.\n- Choose the wizard when you want to see and untick individual items.\n- Choose Emergency Space when you're actually out of room and need a specific amount back.\n\nSee Run Tuhi vs Emergency Space.","tags":["run tuhi","free up space","comparison"],"related":[{"id":"freeing-space.what-does-run-tuhi-do","question":"What does the Run Tuhi button on the Home screen do?","url":"/faq/freeing-space/what-does-run-tuhi-do"},{"id":"freeing-space.what-is-the-free-up-space-wizard","question":"What is the Free Up Space wizard in Storage Studio?","url":"/faq/freeing-space/what-is-the-free-up-space-wizard"},{"id":"freeing-space.run-tuhi-vs-emergency-space","question":"Is Emergency Space the same as Run Tuhi?","url":"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-emergency-space"}],"applies_to":"all","last_reviewed":"2026-10-01","title":"What's the difference between Run Tuhi and the Free Up Space wizard? — Storage Studio FAQ","description":"Run Tuhi is the hands-off, one-tap clean-up; the Free Up Space wizard runs the same kind of steps but previews each one so you approve or untick items yourself.","crumbs":[{"name":"Home","path":"/"},{"name":"FAQ","path":"/faq/"},{"name":"Freeing up space","path":"/faq/freeing-space/"},{"name":"What's the difference between Run Tuhi and the Free Up Space wizard?","path":"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard"}],"jsonld":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","url":"https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-10-01","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What's the difference between Run Tuhi and the Free Up Space wizard?","alternateName":["Should I use Run Tuhi or Free Up Space?","Is Run Tuhi the same as Free Up Space?","Tuhi vs Free Up Space wizard","Which clean-up should I use in Storage Studio?","Difference between one tap clean and the wizard"],"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"They use the same engine but suit different moods. Run Tuhi is hands-off: one tap and it runs the safe steps on its own with live progress. The Free Up Space wizard is preview-first: you go through cache cleanup, large-file relocation and optional cloud eviction one step at a time and approve each one.\n\n- Choose Run Tuhi for a routine tidy-up when you trust the defaults.\n- Choose the wizard when you want to see and untick individual items.\n- Choose Emergency Space when you're actually out of room and need a specific amount back.\n\nSee Run Tuhi vs Emergency Space.","url":"https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard"}}]},"fragment":"<div class=\"wrap fl-wrap\"><div class=\"fl-layout\"><aside class=\"fl-side\" aria-label=\"FAQ topics\"><details open><summary>All topics</summary><ul class=\"fl-tree\"><li><a href=\"/faq/getting-started/\">Getting started</a> <span>70</span></li><li class=\"fl-open\"><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/\" aria-current=\"true\">Freeing up space</a> <span>182</span><ul><li class=\"fl-on\"><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#one-tap-cleanup\">One-tap clean-up (Run Tuhi)</a> <span>21</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#free-up-space-wizard\">Free Up Space wizard and button</a> <span>23</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#caches\">Caches and clutter</a> <span>16</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#whats-using-space\">What&#39;s Using Space (Storage Inspector)</a> <span>21</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#where-space-went\">Where your space went</a> <span>15</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#emergency-space\">Emergency Space</a> <span>14</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#temporary-files\">Temporary files and Storage Studio&#39;s own footprint</a> <span>10</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#stopping-and-safety\">Stopping, undoing and apps in the way</a> <span>11</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#snapshots-held-space\">Local snapshots and held space</a> <span>16</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#recycle-vault\">Recycle Vault</a> <span>14</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#profile-and-charts\">Storage Profile, charts and Home</a> <span>21</span></li></ul></li><li><a href=\"/faq/moving-folders/\">Moving folders</a> <span>144</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/apps/\">Apps</a> <span>146</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/external-drives/\">External drives</a> <span>169</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/finder-location/\">Finding things in Finder</a> <span>70</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/cloud-accounts/\">Cloud accounts</a> <span>158</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/icloud/\">iCloud &amp; 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messages</a> <span>180</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/comparisons/\">Comparisons &amp; alternatives</a> <span>75</span></li><li><a href=\"/faq/mac-storage-basics/\">Mac storage basics</a> <span>315</span></li></ul></details></aside><div class=\"fl-main\"><nav class=\"fl-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"/\">Home</a></li><li><a href=\"/faq/\">FAQ</a></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/\">Freeing up space</a></li><li aria-current=\"page\">What&#39;s the difference between Run Tuhi and the Free Up Space wizard?</li></ol></nav>\n<form class=\"fl-search\" action=\"/faq/search\" method=\"get\" role=\"search\" data-fl-search>\n<label class=\"fl-visually-hidden\" for=\"fl-q\">Search the FAQ</label>\n<input id=\"fl-q\" type=\"search\" name=\"q\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Search 2,816 questions…\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\">\n<button type=\"submit\">Search</button>\n<div class=\"fl-suggest\" role=\"listbox\" hidden></div>\n</form>\n<article class=\"fl-entry\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow fl-eyebrow\"><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/\">Freeing up space</a> · <a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/#one-tap-cleanup\">One-tap clean-up (Run Tuhi)</a></p>\n<h1>What&#39;s the difference between Run Tuhi and the Free Up Space wizard?</h1>\n<p class=\"fl-short\"><strong>Short answer:</strong> Run Tuhi is the hands-off, one-tap clean-up; the Free Up Space wizard runs the same kind of steps but previews each one so you approve or untick items yourself.</p>\n<div class=\"fl-answer\"><p>They use the same engine but suit different moods. <strong>Run Tuhi</strong> is hands-off: one tap and it runs the safe steps on its own with live progress. The <strong>Free Up Space wizard</strong> is preview-first: you go through cache cleanup, large-file relocation and optional cloud eviction one step at a time and approve each one.</p>\n<ul><li>Choose <strong>Run Tuhi</strong> for a routine tidy-up when you trust the defaults.</li><li>Choose the <strong>wizard</strong> when you want to see and untick individual items.</li><li>Choose <strong>Emergency Space</strong> when you&#39;re actually out of room and need a specific amount back.</li></ul>\n<p>See <a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-emergency-space\">Run Tuhi vs Emergency Space</a>.</p></div>\n\n<p class=\"fl-meta\">Last reviewed <time datetime=\"2026-10-01\">October 1, 2026</time></p>\n\n<section class=\"fl-related\"><h2>Related questions</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/what-does-run-tuhi-do\">What does the Run Tuhi button on the Home screen do?</a></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/what-is-the-free-up-space-wizard\">What is the Free Up Space wizard in Storage Studio?</a></li><li><a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-emergency-space\">Is Emergency Space the same as Run Tuhi?</a></li></ul></section>\n<p class=\"fl-formats\">Also available as <a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard.md\">Markdown</a> and <a href=\"/faq/freeing-space/run-tuhi-vs-free-up-space-wizard.json\">JSON</a>.</p>\n</article></div></div></div>"}