Head-to-head · Dry Cleaning Software
CleanMax vs Laundry ACE
CleanMax leads on 0 checks, Laundry ACE on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCleanMax · 8.0/10
- Free trialonly Laundry ACE
- Most featuresCleanMax · 5 of 5
CleanMax scores higher on our rubric for dry cleaning software: 8.0 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
CleanMax is the better fit for windows-based shops wanting a one-time POS purchase. Laundry ACE is the better fit for multi-branch cleaners wanting mobile and web workflows.
- CleanMax fits best
Windows-based shops wanting a one-time POS purchase
- Laundry ACE fits best
Multi-branch cleaners wanting mobile and web workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | CleanMax 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Laundry ACE 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #7 in Dry Cleaning Software | #8 in Dry Cleaning Software |
| Best for | Windows-based shops wanting a one-time POS purchase | Multi-branch cleaners wanting mobile and web workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4,990 one-time | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CleanMax 5/5 · Laundry ACE 4/5 | ||
| POS & order ticketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pickup & delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Production status tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barcode/tag printing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Locations supported | Not checked yet | 1 |
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| Our verdict | CleanMax is a point-of-sale system for dry-cleaning businesses that need garment-level order handling. Its workflow starts with a garment drop screen for ticket creation, then supports configurable garment categories, upcharges, customer… Read the review → |
Laundry ACE is a cloud and mobile SaaS platform for laundries, dry cleaners, and on-demand laundry services. It handles order booking with itemised per-garment pricing, receipts, POS transactions, payments, discounts, garment tagging,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CleanMax — where it wins
- Garment-level ticketing, configurable upcharges and customer price tables
- Tag printing plus garment search and traceability by tag or type
- Integrates with printers, scales and garment assembly systems
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows desktop only
- Pickup and delivery requires a Full version package
- No free plan or 24/7 support coverage
Laundry ACE — where it wins
- Per-garment pricing, POS receipts, payments, and customer balances
- QR/barcode tracking with routing, scheduling, and driver assignment
- Branch controls, CRM, loyalty, analytics, and multi-store reporting
Where it doesn't
- Pricing follows a contact-sales model
- API access and integrations are limited to Enterprise
- Listed support is limited to email
- CleanMax8.0/10 · Paid
A Windows POS with detailed garment tracking and one-time packages from $4,990.
Visit CleanMaxFull verdict → - Laundry ACE7.8/10 · Pricing on request · 7-day trial
A multi-branch laundry suite linking garment-level POS, delivery, tracking, and customer workflows.
Visit Laundry ACEFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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