CleanMyMac
Disk cleanup software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if CleanMyMac and its alternatives fit your requirements.
$3.35 per Mac per month
Free Trial
Free version unavailable
Small
Medium
Large
- Media and communications
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
What is CleanMyMac
CleanMyMac is a macOS utility for freeing disk space and managing system clutter such as caches, logs, language files, and large or old files. It targets individual users and small teams that want a guided interface for routine cleanup and basic maintenance tasks on Mac computers. The product combines cleanup, uninstaller functions, and system monitoring in a single macOS-focused application, with optional background components for real-time monitoring.
Mac-focused cleanup workflows
The tool is designed specifically for macOS file locations and common sources of reclaimable space (system caches, logs, mail attachments, and application leftovers). It provides guided scans and categorized results that help non-technical users decide what to remove. This focus can reduce the manual effort compared with general-purpose utilities that are not tailored to macOS conventions.
Application uninstaller with leftovers
CleanMyMac includes an uninstaller that aims to remove associated files beyond dragging an app to the Trash. It surfaces related support files (e.g., preferences and caches) so users can remove remnants that otherwise accumulate over time. This is useful for users who frequently install and remove applications and want a more complete cleanup.
Integrated monitoring and utilities
The product bundles disk cleanup with additional utilities such as storage analysis, performance monitoring, and maintenance tasks. Having these functions in one interface can reduce the need to install multiple point tools for common housekeeping. For small environments, this consolidation can simplify basic device upkeep and troubleshooting.
macOS-only platform support
CleanMyMac runs on macOS and does not provide native Windows or Linux versions. Organizations with mixed operating systems need separate tools and processes for non-Mac endpoints. This can complicate standardization and centralized support across a heterogeneous fleet.
Risk of over-cleaning
Like other cleanup utilities, it can remove caches, logs, and other data that some applications use for faster startup or troubleshooting. Aggressive cleanup choices may lead to re-downloading content, slower first launches, or loss of diagnostic history. Careful review of scan results is required, especially on managed or developer machines.
Limited enterprise management features
The product is primarily oriented toward individual device use rather than centralized IT administration. It does not position itself as a full endpoint management platform with broad policy enforcement, reporting, and remote remediation. Larger organizations may need additional tooling for deployment governance and compliance workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual — 1 Mac | $3.35 per month (billed $40.20/year) | Annual subscription (billed yearly). 30-day money-back guarantee. Includes updates & upgrades when purchased from MacPaw Store. Source: MacPaw Store. |
| Annual — 2 Macs | $5.35 per month (billed $64.20/year) | Annual subscription (billed yearly). 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Annual — 5 Macs | $10.65 per month (billed $127.80/year) | Annual subscription (billed yearly). 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Monthly — 1 Mac | $9.95 per month | Monthly subscription. 14-day money-back guarantee. Includes updates & upgrades for the subscription. |
| Monthly — 2 Macs | $15.95 per month | Monthly subscription. 14-day money-back guarantee. |
| Monthly — 5 Macs | $32.95 per month | Monthly subscription. 14-day money-back guarantee. |
| One-time — 1 Mac | $119.95 one-time | Perpetual (one-time) license for current major version only (updates/fixes for that major version). 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| One-time — 2 Macs | $191.95 one-time | Perpetual (one-time) license for current major version only. 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| One-time — 5 Macs | $383.95 one-time | Perpetual (one-time) license for current major version only. 30-day money-back guarantee. |
Notes: Prices and guarantees taken from the official MacPaw Store CleanMyMac X product page (displayed options for Annual, Monthly and One-time billing). The official CleanMyMac site confirms a time-limited free trial (7 days) and a free/test version to try features. The MacPaw support page describes differences between one-time and subscription (subscription includes upgrades to future major versions when purchased from MacPaw).
Seller details
MacPaw Inc.
Kyiv, Ukraine
2008
Private
https://setapp.com/
https://x.com/macpaw
https://www.linkedin.com/company/macpaw/
