CleanMyMac AlternativesTop System Cleaners & Software Uninstallers like CleanMyMac

CleanMyMac is described as 'Optimize your Mac with this all-in-one cleaner, removing junk, duplicates, malware, and boosting performance. Free up space and enhance security' and is a very popular System Cleaner in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CleanMyMac for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best CleanMyMac alternative is CCleaner, which is free. Other great apps like CleanMyMac are Canta, AppCleaner, Pearcleaner and Clean Me.

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Optimize your Mac with this all-in-one cleaner, removing junk, duplicates, malware, and boosting performance. Free up space and enhance security.

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CleanMyMac alternatives page was last updated Jan 31, 2025
  1. CCleaner icon
     2677 likes

    Enhances system performance by clearing unused files, optimizing registries, speeding up boot times, and updating drivers. It safeguards privacy via auto cleanup of cookies and browser history, freeing disk space with file cleanup, duplicate detection, and efficient startup management.

    31 CCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Duplicate File Finder
    3.  Portable
    4.  Real-time monitoring
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  Photo Recovery
    7.  Recover Corrupted Files
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Optimization
    10.  Hardware Monitoring
    Bundleware

    The software tries to install Avast too - Spyware, runs in background and collects information to send to Avast. Background mode can be disabled, but gets re-enabled on each run - Shows pop-up system wide ads from time to time

    CCleaner iconCleanMyMac Icon

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    Comments about CCleaner as an Alternative to CleanMyMac
     
    Guest

    It doesn't find all the cached data like cleammymac does

    Negative commentApr 3, 2019
    5
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    • Most users think CCleaner is a great CleanMyMac alternative.

    • CCleaner is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to CleanMyMac.

    • CCleaner is the most popular free alternative to CleanMyMac.

    • CCleaner is Freemium and ProprietaryCleanMyMac is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Canta icon
     31 likes

    Canta is a software tool designed to facilitate the uninstallation of apps from your device, irrespective of whether root access is available or not. It provides a solution for removing any application, even those that might be deeply ingrained within the system.

    37 Canta alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Bloatware Remover
    Canta iconCleanMyMac Icon

    Canta VS CleanMyMac

    Is Canta a good alternative to CleanMyMac?
     
    • Canta is the most popular Open Source alternative to CleanMyMac.

    • Canta is Free and Open SourceCleanMyMac is Paid and Proprietary
    • Canta is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCleanMyMac is not according to our users
  3. AppCleaner icon
     207 likes

    AppCleaner is a small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps.

    37 AppCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Delete Temporary Files
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Force Uninstall
    AppCleaner iconCleanMyMac Icon

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  4. Pearcleaner icon
     16 likes

    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
    Pearcleaner screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    Pearcleaner iconCleanMyMac Icon

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  5. Clean Me icon
     17 likes

    A small macOS app that acts as a system cleaner (logs, cache, …).

    17 Clean Me alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    Application is still available for download, however the Github repo now displays a message stating "This repository has been archived by the owner. It is now read-only."

    Clean Me iconCleanMyMac Icon

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    Comments about Clean Me as an Alternative to CleanMyMac
     
    Mateo Castro

    It cleans logs and email attachments. Although it does not uninstall apps, for that you will need AppCleaner by freemacsoft. Together, Clean Me and AppCleaner, do the work of CleanMyMac.

    Positive commentAug 22, 2019
    4
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    • Almost everyone thinks Clean Me is a great CleanMyMac alternative.

    • Clean Me is Free and Open SourceCleanMyMac is Paid and Proprietary
  6. WinExt Free icon
     9 likes

    Powerful Win utilities: fix registry, clean junk, protect privacy, optimize system, quick launch, find duplicates, folder size, see more recent resources, activity monitor, batch operation, synchronization, disable context menus, skip UAC, trace file.

    254 WinExt Free alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WinExt Free Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Folder Size
    5.  Synchronization
    WinExt Free iconCleanMyMac Icon

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  7. App Eraser icon
     8 likes

    A tool that removes unwanted macOS applications and the files that they leave behind. App Eraser is a Free and Open Source macOS app.

    17 App Eraser alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    App Eraser iconCleanMyMac Icon

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    Comments about App Eraser as an Alternative to CleanMyMac
     
    Embellish8789

    Open source and light weight. Does its job

    Positive commentSep 12, 2023
    0
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    • App Eraser is Free and Open SourceCleanMyMac is Paid and Proprietary
    • App Eraser is LightweightCleanMyMac is not according to our users
  8. AppZapper icon
     41 likes

    The tagline say it all, "The uninstaller Apple forgot". AppZapper is for people who want to confidently try new apps while knowing they can uninstall them easily. Drag one or more unwanted apps onto AppZapper and watch as it finds all the extra files and lets you...

    50 AppZapper alternatives
    Drag an application to the AppZapper window to "zap" them

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AppZapper Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    AppZapper iconCleanMyMac Icon

    AppZapper VS CleanMyMac

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    • AppZapper is the most popular commercial alternative to CleanMyMac.

    • AppZapper is Paid and ProprietaryCleanMyMac is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Fortect icon
     Like this app

    Offers performance enhancement with Swift Clean and Core Stability, malware shielding across platforms, cloud security, chrome browsing protection, and real-time ransomware defense.

    31 Fortect alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome

    Fortect Features

    1.  Data leak prevention
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Browser Protection
    5.  Ransomware Protection
    Fortect iconCleanMyMac Icon

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  10. Outbyte PC Repair icon
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    Outbyte PC Repair enhances performance by fixing system issues, removing unnecessary background processes, and managing vulnerabilities. It maintains hard drive health, protects privacy by eliminating tracking cookies and unwanted apps, and includes a File Shredder tool for secure deletion.

    31 Outbyte PC Repair alternatives
    Outbyte PC Repair screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Outbyte PC Repair iconCleanMyMac Icon

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  11. App Cleaner & Uninstaller icon
     8 likes

    App Cleaner & Uninstaller - is the perfect tool to uninstall applications with all their service files from your Mac.

    36 App Cleaner & Uninstaller alternatives
    App Cleaner & Uninstaller screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App Cleaner & Uninstaller iconCleanMyMac Icon

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  12. JWIZARD Cleaner icon
     1 like

    JWIZARD Cleaner" optimizes the performance of your device effortlessly. Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files, cache and Xcode data and improve performance. The intuitive interface makes cleaning and optimizing your system a simple matter.

    10 JWIZARD Cleaner alternatives
    JWIZARD Cleaner screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Disk Maintenance
    JWIZARD Cleaner iconCleanMyMac Icon

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