CleanMyMac X vs Glary Disk Cleaner

CleanMyMac X8.8Visit Glary Disk Cleaner8.4Visit

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

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Glary Disk Cleaner #5 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glarysoft

• CleanMyMac X fits best

  Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection

• Glary Disk Cleaner fits best

  People seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup

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Side by side

Feature	CleanMyMac X 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Glary Disk Cleaner 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Disk Cleanup Software	#5 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for	Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection	People seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features CleanMyMac X 0/4 · Glary Disk Cleaner 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	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	Scans Windows and application junk files, including temporary files Custom cleanup options and an ignore list provide control over deletions Shows cleanup history and supports rapid disk scanning
Cons	Runs only on macOS No free plan; access is paid with a 7-day trial Purchases cover one Mac by default	Focused on cleanup rather than broader system optimization Designed for Windows desktop use, not other platforms Cleanup depth centers on junk files and browsing traces
Our verdict	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 →	Glary Disk Cleaner is a free Windows desktop utility for people who want to remove unnecessary files without choosing a broader system-optimization suite. It scans Windows and application junk, including temporary files, and can remove… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Glary Disk Cleaner — where it wins

  • Scans Windows and application junk files, including temporary files
  • Custom cleanup options and an ignore list provide control over deletions
  • Shows cleanup history and supports rapid disk scanning

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on cleanup rather than broader system optimization
  • Designed for Windows desktop use, not other platforms
  • Cleanup depth centers on junk files and browsing traces

• CleanMyMac X8.8/10 · 7-day trial

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

  Visit MacPawFull verdict →
• Glary Disk Cleaner8.4/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free Windows utility for clearing junk files and browsing traces.

  Visit GlarysoftFull verdict →