CCleaner vs CleanMyMac X

CCleaner9.3Visit CleanMyMac X8.8Visit

Higher score CCleaner #1 in Disk Cleanup Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CCleaner

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CleanMyMac X #4 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPaw

• CCleaner fits best

  Broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup

• CleanMyMac X fits best

  Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection

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Side by side

Feature	CCleaner 9.3/10 Visit ↗	CleanMyMac X 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Disk Cleanup Software	#4 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for	Broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup	Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$44.95/device/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Android	macOS
Support	Tickets, Docs	Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features CCleaner 0/4 · CleanMyMac X 0/4
Scheduled cleanup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Duplicate file finding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser cleanup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Cleans junk, temporary files, browser data, and tracking data Combines startup, driver, software update, and scheduled-cleaning tools Supports Windows, macOS, and Android with secure wiping options	Combines junk cleanup with malware scanning and real-time monitoring Manages applications, login items, launch agents, and hung apps Space Lens visualizes storage and finds large or old files
Cons	Many maintenance tools require the paid Professional plan The listed Professional price is per device per year Mac and Android Pro editions are included in Premium	Runs only on macOS No free plan; access is paid with a 7-day trial Purchases cover one Mac by default
Our verdict	CCleaner is a disk-cleanup and system-maintenance utility for Windows, macOS, and Android. Its Windows edition covers junk and temporary-file removal, startup management, driver and software updates, browser privacy cleanup, application… Read the review →	CleanMyMac X is a macOS desktop utility for individual Mac users who want storage cleanup, application management, privacy-trace removal, and malware protection in one suite. Its tools remove system junk, caches, application leftovers,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CCleaner — where it wins

  • Cleans junk, temporary files, browser data, and tracking data
  • Combines startup, driver, software update, and scheduled-cleaning tools
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Android with secure wiping options

  Where it doesn't

  • Many maintenance tools require the paid Professional plan
  • The listed Professional price is per device per year
  • Mac and Android Pro editions are included in Premium

• CleanMyMac X — where it wins

  • Combines junk cleanup with malware scanning and real-time monitoring
  • Manages applications, login items, launch agents, and hung apps
  • Space Lens visualizes storage and finds large or old files

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS
  • No free plan; access is paid with a 7-day trial
  • Purchases cover one Mac by default

• CCleaner9.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad cleanup and maintenance tools across three platforms, with key features tiered by plan.

  Visit CCleanerFull verdict →
• CleanMyMac X8.8/10 · 7-day trial

  A Mac-only cleanup suite that pairs storage tools with malware monitoring.

  Visit MacPawFull verdict →