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PureMac vs CleanMyMac: catalog facts
PureMac	CleanMyMac
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no subscription.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
macOS, Command line	macOS
Cleans Xcode, Homebrew and system caches App uninstaller that finds orphaned files	Several maintenance tasks combined in one Smart Care scan Includes a malware scanner alongside cleanup
macOS only Cleanup permanently deletes files, so selections need care	macOS only Full use requires buying after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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