Pearcleaner vs PureMac
Comparing two open source alternatives to CleanMyMac X and CCleaner . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Pearcleaner
Apache-2.0A free, source-available macOS app cleaner with privacy in mind.
PureMac
MITFree, open-source macOS cleaner with zero telemetry. CleanMyMac alternative.
Side-by-side comparison
| Pearcleaner | PureMac | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13,133 | 4,294 |
| Forks | 318 | 239 |
| Open Issues | 62 | 4 |
| Last Commit | May 11, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| First Released | Nov 13, 2023 | Apr 8, 2026 |
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