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Open-source alternatives to CleanMyMac

CleanMyMac is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

CleanMyMac is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CleanMyMac

  1. Stats

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

    • Stats is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • Stats has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Stats vs CleanMyMacStats pricing and details

  2. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • UniGetUI has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
    UniGetUI vs CleanMyMacUniGetUI pricing and details

  3. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  4. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • Maccy has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  5. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • AltTab has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • AltTab also covers window management.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. Thaw

    Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS

    • Thaw is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • Thaw has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Thaw pricing and details

  7. Hidden Bar

    Free, open-source utility that hides macOS menu bar icons

    • Hidden Bar is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • Hidden Bar has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hidden Bar is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hidden Bar pricing and details

  8. MonitorControl

    Free, open-source brightness and volume control for Mac displays

    • MonitorControl is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • MonitorControl has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MonitorControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MonitorControl pricing and details

  9. WinDirStat

    Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows

    • WinDirStat is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • WinDirStat has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinDirStat lists a Windows app.
    • Only CleanMyMac lists a macOS app.
    WinDirStat pricing and details

  10. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app, system monitor and disk cleanup.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  11. SwiftBar

    Open-source tool that puts script output in the Mac menu bar

    • SwiftBar is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • SwiftBar has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    SwiftBar pricing and details

  12. boring.notch

    Turns the MacBook notch into a music player and file shelf

    • boring.notch is free. CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • boring.notch has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • boring.notch is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    boring.notch pricing and details

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to CleanMyMac?

Yes. Stats, UniGetUI, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, AltTab, Thaw, Hidden Bar, MonitorControl and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is CleanMyMac open source?

CleanMyMac is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Stats, UniGetUI, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, AltTab, Thaw, Hidden Bar, MonitorControl and 28 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 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 CleanMyMac: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.