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
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
| Pearcleaner | PureMac | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14,413 | 6,056 |
| Forks | 369 | 331 |
| Open Issues | 80 | 2 |
| Last Commit | Jun 22, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| First Released | Nov 13, 2023 | Apr 8, 2026 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
Pearcleaner14,413
PureMac
