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Open-source alternatives to AppCleaner

AppCleaner is not described as open source on its own site. 32 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

AppCleaner is free to use. 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

32 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to AppCleaner

  1. Latest

    Free Mac app that checks which of your apps need updates

    • Latest is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Latest is open source, according to its own site.
    • Latest also covers file management.
    • AppCleaner also covers disk cleanup.
    Latest vs AppCleanerLatest pricing and details

  2. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  3. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  4. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • Stats also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
    • AppCleaner also covers disk cleanup.
    Stats pricing and details

  5. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    Ditto pricing and details

  6. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  7. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  8. WinDirStat

    Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows

    • WinDirStat is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only WinDirStat lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • WinDirStat is open source, according to its own site.
    WinDirStat pricing and details

  9. Rainmeter

    Free Windows desktop customization tool with community skins

    • Rainmeter is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only Rainmeter lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • Rainmeter is open source, according to its own site.
    Rainmeter pricing and details

  10. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only AppCleaner lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  11. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. AppCleaner is free.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • AppCleaner also covers disk cleanup.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  12. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). AppCleaner is free.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    • AppCleaner also covers disk cleanup.
    Maccy pricing and details

20 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to AppCleaner?

Yes. Latest, BleachBit, 7-Zip, Stats, Ditto, LocalSend, CopyQ, WinDirStat and 24 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is AppCleaner open source?

AppCleaner is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Latest, BleachBit, 7-Zip, Stats, Ditto, LocalSend, CopyQ, WinDirStat and 23 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to AppCleaner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.