Mole vs PureMac
Comparing two open source alternatives to CleanMyMac X and CCleaner. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
PureMac
MITPureMac is a free, open-source macOS cleaner and optimizer with zero telemetry. Cache, junk, and uninstall cleanup make it a true CleanMyMac alternative you can fully trust.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mole | PureMac | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 64,795 | 6,056 |
| Forks | 2,273 | 331 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 2 |
| Last Commit | Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| First Released | Sep 23, 2025 | Apr 8, 2026 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
Mole64,795
PureMac
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