Free CleanMyMac AlternativesTop System Cleaners & Software Uninstallers like CleanMyMac

The best free alternative to CleanMyMac is CCleaner. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to CleanMyMac and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to CleanMyMac are Canta, AppCleaner, Pearcleaner and Clean Me.

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

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    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.

    33 CCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Apr 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
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    Canta

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    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.

    41 Canta alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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    • 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
  4. AppCleaner icon
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    AppCleaner

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

    38 AppCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Select a App and it shows you all the files associated with it.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    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 cleanu...

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    Pearcleaner

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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
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  7. Clean Me icon
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    Clean Me

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

    17 Clean Me alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open 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."

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    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 comment •Aug 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
  8. WinExt Free icon
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    WinExt Free

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    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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +9
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    WinExt Free Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Folder Size
    5.  Synchronization
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  10. App Eraser icon
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    App Eraser

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    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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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    Embellish8789

    Open source and light weight. Does its job

    Positive comment •Sep 12, 2023
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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
  11. Fortect icon
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    Fortect

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

    32 Fortect alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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    +6
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    Fortect Features

    1.  Data leak prevention
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Browser Protection
    5.  Ransomware Protection
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  12. App Cleaner & Uninstaller icon
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    App Cleaner & Uninstaller

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

    37 App Cleaner & Uninstaller alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Outbyte PC Repair icon
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    Outbyte PC Repair

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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.

    32 Outbyte PC Repair alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Outbyte PC Repair screenshot 1
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    +3
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  14. PASPAS icon
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    PASPAS

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    ? Blazing-fast, all-in-one system optimizer. Improve your computer's efficiency with powerful cleaning and tuning tools.

    103 PASPAS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
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  15. iBoostUp icon
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    iBoostUp

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    Has your Mac become slow and unresponsive? Has it lost some of the zing it used to have? Are you getting unexpected crashes and error messages? Is your Macbook getting hot and the fan running constantly?

    2 iBoostUp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    +2
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Optimization
    2.  Disk Maintenance
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Malware Analysis
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