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Pearcleaner alternatives
Pearcleaner compared with 5 alternatives: AppCleaner, CleanMyMac, OnyX, DaisyDisk and CCleaner.
Pearcleaner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PearcleanerThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| AppCleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
| CleanMyMac | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| OnyX | 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 Pearcleaner
- Free
AppCleaner
Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files
- AppCleaner is free. Pearcleaner is free.
Suits: Mac users who want an app's support files removed along with the 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). Pearcleaner is free.
- Pearcleaner 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. Pearcleaner is free.
Suits: Mac users who want maintenance and cache cleaning without Terminal commands
- 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). Pearcleaner is free.
- Pearcleaner 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). Pearcleaner 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 Pearcleaner
- Development is on hold: the README says work stopped at the end of 2025 and that issue replies, pull request reviews and new releases are paused indefinitely.
- macOS only. The support table lists macOS 13 Ventura through 26 Tahoe; earlier versions are unsupported and macOS 27 does not appear in it.
- It needs Full Disk Access to search for files and a privileged helper to act on system folders.
- The developer calls the license source-available and fair-code rather than open source: the Commons Clause bars selling the app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pearcleaner?
The alternatives to Pearcleaner in this directory are AppCleaner, CleanMyMac, OnyX, DaisyDisk and CCleaner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pearcleaner.
Is there a free alternative to Pearcleaner?
Yes. AppCleaner and OnyX are free to use. CCleaner has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pearcleaner alternatives work on Windows?
The Pearcleaner listing does not include a Windows app. CCleaner lists one.
Which Pearcleaner alternatives work on Android?
The Pearcleaner 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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