# BleachBit: Free Open Source Alternative to AppCleaner, CCleaner, CleanMyMac

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/bleachbit
Last updated: 2026-11-07

BleachBit (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AppCleaner, CCleaner, CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk. BleachBit frees disk space & protects privacy by deleting cache, cookies, history & temp files from Firefox, Chrome & more. Open source for Linux/Windows.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: BleachBit
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.bleachbit.org
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 7.4k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with BleachBit saves up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AppCleaner](https://caniforkit.com/appcleaner) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare AppCleaner vs BleachBit](https://caniforkit.com/vs/appcleaner-vs-bleachbit) |
| [CCleaner](https://caniforkit.com/ccleaner) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare CCleaner vs BleachBit](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ccleaner-vs-bleachbit) |
| [CleanMyMac](https://caniforkit.com/cleanmymac) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare CleanMyMac vs BleachBit](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cleanmymac-vs-bleachbit) |
| [DaisyDisk](https://caniforkit.com/daisydisk) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare DaisyDisk vs BleachBit](https://caniforkit.com/vs/daisydisk-vs-bleachbit) |
| [MacKeeper](https://caniforkit.com/mackeeper) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare MacKeeper vs BleachBit](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mackeeper-vs-bleachbit) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is BleachBit free and open source?
BleachBit is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. BleachBit frees disk space & protects privacy by deleting cache, cookies, history & temp files from Firefox, Chrome & more. Open source for Linux/Windows.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using BleachBit?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)