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OnyX alternatives
OnyX compared with 5 alternatives: CleanMyMac, AppCleaner, Pearcleaner, DaisyDisk and CCleaner.
OnyX is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnyXThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| CleanMyMac | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| AppCleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
| Pearcleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
| DaisyDisk | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| CCleaner | Free plan · from $44.95/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from OnyX
- 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). OnyX is free.
- OnyX 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
AppCleaner
Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files
- AppCleaner is free. OnyX is free.
Suits: Mac users who want an app's support files removed along with the app
- Free
Pearcleaner
Free, source-available app uninstaller and cleaner for Mac
- Pearcleaner is free. OnyX is free.
Suits: Mac users who want leftover files removed when they uninstall an 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). OnyX is free.
- OnyX 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 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). OnyX 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
Limits worth knowing in OnyX
- macOS only. Each major macOS version needs its own OnyX build, and the vendor warns against running a build made for an earlier system.
- The current version, 5.1.0, requires a Mac with Apple silicon on macOS Golden Gate 27; Intel Macs stop at OnyX 5.0.6 for macOS Tahoe 26.
- Builds for earlier macOS versions are discontinued and will not be updated, although they can still be downloaded.
- It is freeware, not open source: the license allows copying and sharing it but not modifying it for distribution.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OnyX?
The alternatives to OnyX in this directory are CleanMyMac, AppCleaner, Pearcleaner, DaisyDisk and CCleaner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OnyX.
Is there a free alternative to OnyX?
Yes. AppCleaner and Pearcleaner are free to use. CCleaner has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which OnyX alternatives work on Windows?
The OnyX listing does not include a Windows app. CCleaner lists one.
Which OnyX alternatives work on Android?
The OnyX 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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