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AppCleaner alternatives
AppCleaner compared with 6 alternatives: Pearcleaner, CleanMyMac, OnyX, CCleaner, DaisyDisk and 1 more.
AppCleaner is free to use. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppCleanerThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Pearcleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
| CleanMyMac | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| OnyX | Free | Free | macOS |
| CCleaner | Free plan · from $44.95/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| DaisyDisk | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Hazel | Free trial · from $42 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from AppCleaner
- Free
Pearcleaner
Free, source-available app uninstaller and cleaner for Mac
- Pearcleaner is free. AppCleaner is free.
Suits: Mac users who want leftover files removed when they uninstall an app
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
CleanMyMac
Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app
- CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month). AppCleaner is free.
- AppCleaner has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
- CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
Suits: Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app
- Free
OnyX
Free maintenance, cleaning and tweaking utility for macOS
- OnyX is free. AppCleaner is free.
Suits: Mac users who want maintenance and cache cleaning without Terminal commands
- Free plan · from $44.95/yr
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
- CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). AppCleaner is free.
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Windows users who want junk cleaning, browser cleanup and startup control in one app
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
DaisyDisk
Visual disk space analyzer and cleanup tool for Mac
- DaisyDisk starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (lifetime license). AppCleaner is free.
- AppCleaner has a free plan. DaisyDisk does not, though it has a free trial.
- DaisyDisk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who keep running out of disk space
- Free trial · from $42 one-time
Hazel
Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac
- Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). AppCleaner is free.
- AppCleaner has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Hazel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Hazel also covers workflow automation and file management.
Suits: Mac users whose Downloads and Desktop folders fill up with unsorted files
Limits worth knowing in AppCleaner
- macOS only. The current version, 3.7, is for macOS 15 and later; earlier systems need one of the older builds.
- It uninstalls apps and their related files; the vendor's page describes no other cleanup or maintenance functions.
- The vendor's site is a short description with downloads. It shows no documentation, changelog or price list.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AppCleaner?
The alternatives to AppCleaner in this directory are Pearcleaner, CleanMyMac, OnyX, CCleaner, DaisyDisk and Hazel. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AppCleaner.
Is there a free alternative to AppCleaner?
Yes. Pearcleaner and OnyX are free to use. CCleaner has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AppCleaner alternatives work on Windows?
The AppCleaner listing does not include a Windows app. CCleaner lists one.
Which AppCleaner alternatives work on Android?
The AppCleaner listing does not include an Android app. CCleaner lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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