Pearcleaner vs CleanMyMac
Pearcleaner says it does the job of CleanMyMac for less. Here's the price, what you get, and what you give up.
The short answer
Free vs $39.95/yr
Free instead of paying for CleanMyMac
Pick Pearcleaner if you want
Removes apps and the files they leave behind; open source.
Stay with CleanMyMac if this is a deal-breaker
No malware scanning, speed-up tools or one-click "smart care".
| Pearcleaner | CleanMyMac | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free vs $39.95/yr | — |
| Saving | Free | — |
| Best for | Removes apps and the files they leave behind; open source. | Teams that want the biggest, most complete option |
| Trade-off | No malware scanning, speed-up tools or one-click "smart care". | You pay more |
| Switching effort | Easy | — |
| Last checked | 2026-11-11 |
Questions people ask
Is Pearcleaner cheaper than CleanMyMac?
Pearcleaner says it is, by about 100%: Free vs $39.95/yr. Check both pricing pages before you buy.
What do you give up switching from CleanMyMac to Pearcleaner?
No malware scanning, speed-up tools or one-click "smart care".
What do you get with Pearcleaner?
Removes apps and the files they leave behind; open source.
How do I switch from CleanMyMac to Pearcleaner?
Export your data first, test a small import, run both side by side for a week, then cancel before your renewal date.