CleanMyMac X vs TreeSize

CleanMyMac X8.8Visit TreeSize8.1Visit

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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TreeSize #8 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit TreeSize

• CleanMyMac X fits best

  Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection

• TreeSize fits best

  Windows users tracing where disk space goes

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Side by side

Feature	CleanMyMac X 8.8/10 Visit ↗	TreeSize 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.1
Ranking	#4 in Disk Cleanup Software	#8 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for	Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection	Windows users tracing where disk space goes
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	macOS	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CleanMyMac X 0/4 · TreeSize 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	Maps folder and file sizes in treemap, pie, and bar views Breaks down storage by file type and finds large or duplicate files Scans removable drives and exports reports in supported editions
Cons	Runs only on macOS No free plan; access is paid with a 7-day trial Purchases cover one Mac by default	Windows only; no mobile or cloud application platform Free edition lacks paid-edition duplicate search and automation Focuses on locating space usage more than automatic junk cleanup
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 →	TreeSize is a Windows desktop tool for understanding how storage is used across folders and files, aimed at individuals and IT teams who need to locate space consumption. Its hierarchical tree, treemap, pie chart, and bar chart show usage… 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

• TreeSize — where it wins

  • Maps folder and file sizes in treemap, pie, and bar views
  • Breaks down storage by file type and finds large or duplicate files
  • Scans removable drives and exports reports in supported editions

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows only; no mobile or cloud application platform
  • Free edition lacks paid-edition duplicate search and automation
  • Focuses on locating space usage more than automatic junk cleanup

• CleanMyMac X8.8/10 · 7-day trial

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

  Visit MacPawFull verdict →
• TreeSize8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A Windows storage analyzer with visual reports and file-finding tools across paid editions.

  Visit TreeSizeFull verdict →