CCleaner Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to CCleaner for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is BleachBit, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to CCleaner and six of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to CCleaner are CleanMyMac, OnyX, Pearcleaner and Cleaner One Pro .

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Optimizes systems by removing unused files and cleaning registries, speeding up PCs. Features include automatic cleaning, driver update, privacy protection.

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CCleaner alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
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  1. BleachBit icon
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    BleachBit deletes unnecessary files such as cache and cookies to enhance privacy and disk space efficiency on Linux and Windows. It supports numerous applications including web browsers, office suites, and multimedia tools.

    155 BleachBit alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Shredder
    3.  Selective Wipe
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Portable
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works in a terminal
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Disk Maintenance
    12.  No registration required

    BleachBit VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about BleachBit as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Comment summary: BleachBit emerges as a strong alternative to CCleaner, appreciated for its open-source nature, robust cleaning capabilities, and absence of ads. Users highlight its multiplatform support and privacy focus. While BleachBit lacks some features of CCleaner and has limitations such as not cleaning multiple user profiles or system registries, it stands out for its efficiency, CLI scripting options, and suitability for Linux. Concerns regarding CCleaner focus on bloat, ads, and reduced functionality after its acquisition.
    Top Positive Comment
    leahyra
    Dec 14, 2022
    2

    BleachBit is free & open source software with very robust cleaning functionality. CCleaner isn’t bad per se but since it was bought out its focus is on money & locking a lot of basic functionality behind a paid subscription; the program is full of ads and constant pop-ups for their “premium” features.

    Top Negative Comment
    RubiousOctopus
    Aug 3, 2018
    3

    Can't clean windows registry

    Most Recent Comment
    frogue
    Positive Feb 27, 2025
    0

    It's FOSS, no bloat, and does a perfect job.

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    • Almost everyone thinks BleachBit is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • BleachBit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CCleaner.

    • BleachBit is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CCleaner.

    • BleachBit is Free and Open SourceCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BleachBit is Privacy focused and LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  2. CleanMyMac icon
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    All-in-one Mac cleaner: Remove junk, duplicates, malware, and enhance performance. Deep clean, scan threats, manage apps, update software, declutter storage for optimized Mac efficiency. Offers personalized optimizations ensuring your Mac is ready for any task.

    44 CleanMyMac alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac

    CleanMyMac Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Maintenance scripts
    4.  Disk Maintenance
    5. Growl icon  Growl integration
    6.  Multiple languages

    CleanMyMac VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about CleanMyMac as an Alternative to CCleaner
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    alteer8
    Positive Dec 20, 2020
    0

    The best thing money can buy for system cleaning on Mac

    Guest
    Positive Nov 29, 2020
    0

    Cleaner has ads and owned by Avast advertises for their business

    Guest
    Negative Dec 30, 2017
    -2

    Not a good alternative, seems like a bait and switch company. Got a really bad feeling with their free trial and deleted immediately.

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    • Most users think CleanMyMac is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • CleanMyMac is the most popular commercial alternative to CCleaner.

    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. OnyX icon
     75 likes
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    Multifunction utility for system maintenance, file verification, and cache removal, also allowing Apple app parameter tweaks. Compatible with major OS versions, featuring improved APFS snapshots deletion, enhanced cache removal, and new customization options.

    45 OnyX alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    OnyX Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files

    OnyX VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about OnyX as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Wonder Warthog
    Positive Apr 2, 2019
    2

    Onyx is basically a GUI tool for all the housekeeping tools that macOS has on the command line. It will allow you to reset/clean up and clear most of the caches and tools that are in macOS, but have no dedicated GUI. In so far it is a "safe" choice, because it doesn't do anything that isn't provided for by the OS itself, it just offers a GUI and all the tools in one place. And for free. What's not to love?

    Guest
    Negative Jul 7, 2019
    -4

    To compare Onyx with CCleaner is like comparing an apple to a CPU. They are incomparable.

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    • Most users think OnyX is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • OnyX is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Pearcleaner icon
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    An open-source mac app cleaner inspired by Freemacsoft's AppCleaner and Sun Knudsen's Privacy Guides post on his app-cleaner script. This project was born out of wanting to learn more. There's probably parts of the code that could be done better as I'm fairly new...

    40 Pearcleaner alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Pearcleaner VS CCleaner

     
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    Cleaner One Pro is an all-in-one disk cleaning and optimization master. With the minimalist and easy-to-use interface, you can visualize, manage and free up your storage space in just one click.

    11 Cleaner One Pro alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
    • Chromecast
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Cleaner One Pro Features

    1.  Optimization

    Cleaner One Pro VS CCleaner

     
    • Cleaner One Pro is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CCleaner.

    • Cleaner One Pro is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    R-Wipe & Clean is a complete R-Tools solution to erase useless files on your computer, prevent identity theft, and maintain computer privacy. Using this program, you can erase files and folders using fast, secure wiping algorithms, clean your computer from various...

    86 R-Wipe & Clean alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    R-Wipe & Clean Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files

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