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Head-to-head · Disk Cleanup Software

CleanMyMac X vs WizTree

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CleanMyMac X #4 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPaw
WizTree #6 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit WizTree

CleanMyMac X leads on 0 checks, WizTree on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCleanMyMac X · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly WizTree
  • Free trialonly CleanMyMac X
  • Most featuresWizTree · 1 of 4

CleanMyMac X scores higher on our rubric for disk cleanup software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

WizTree offers free plan; CleanMyMac X doesn't.

CleanMyMac X is the better fit for mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection. WizTree is the better fit for finding large files across Windows and macOS.

  • CleanMyMac X fits best

    Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection

  • WizTree fits best

    Finding large files across Windows and macOS

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Side by side

Feature CleanMyMac X 8.8/10 Visit ↗ WizTree 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #4 in Disk Cleanup Software #6 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for Mac users wanting cleanup plus malware protection Finding large files across Windows and macOS
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $750 one-time
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms macOS Windows, macOS
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CleanMyMac X 0/4 · WizTree 1/4
Scheduled cleanup Not checked yet —
Duplicate file finding Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Browser cleanup Not checked yet —
Remote management Not checked yet —
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS
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
  • Treemap and largest-file lists make storage use easier to inspect.
  • Finds duplicates and searches by filename or file type.
  • Exports file data and supports network and USB drive scans on Windows.
Cons
  • Runs only on macOS
  • No free plan; access is paid with a 7-day trial
  • Purchases cover one Mac by default
  • Does not provide scheduled cleanup or browser cleanup.
  • Free Version is for personal use only and includes no support.
  • Network and USB scanning is listed for Windows, not macOS.
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,…

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WizTree analyzes disk space on Windows and macOS, showing files and folders by size in a tree view and visual treemap. It is aimed at people who want to identify large space consumers, locate duplicates, or search a drive before deciding…

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  1. CleanMyMac XDisk Cleanup Software 8.87-day trial
  2. WizTreeDisk Cleanup Software 8.3Free plan

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
  • WizTree — where it wins

    • Treemap and largest-file lists make storage use easier to inspect.
    • Finds duplicates and searches by filename or file type.
    • Exports file data and supports network and USB drive scans on Windows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not provide scheduled cleanup or browser cleanup.
    • Free Version is for personal use only and includes no support.
    • Network and USB scanning is listed for Windows, not macOS.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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