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RansomWhere? vs CleanMyMac: catalog facts
RansomWhere?	CleanMyMac
Free Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
macOS	macOS
Detects ransomware by behaviour rather than by known signatures Stops a suspicious process before letting you decide what to do	Several maintenance tasks combined in one Smart Care scan Includes a malware scanner alongside cleanup
macOS only, version 10.15 or later Legitimate encryption tools can trigger alerts until allowed	macOS only Full use requires buying after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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