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

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

Mole (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AppCleaner, CCleaner, CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk. Native macOS app that cleans caches, uninstalls apps with leftovers, maps disk usage, and shows live system metrics. One-time purchase, lifetime updates.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Mole
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://mole.fit/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/tw93/Mole
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 74.1k
- **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/tw93/Mole 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 (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Mole saves up to $150/mo ($1,800/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 Mole](https://caniforkit.com/vs/appcleaner-vs-mole) |
| [CCleaner](https://caniforkit.com/ccleaner) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare CCleaner vs Mole](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ccleaner-vs-mole) |
| [CleanMyMac](https://caniforkit.com/cleanmymac) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare CleanMyMac vs Mole](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cleanmymac-vs-mole) |
| [DaisyDisk](https://caniforkit.com/daisydisk) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare DaisyDisk vs Mole](https://caniforkit.com/vs/daisydisk-vs-mole) |
| [iStat Menus](https://caniforkit.com/istat-menus) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare iStat Menus vs Mole](https://caniforkit.com/vs/istat-menus-vs-mole) |
| [MacKeeper](https://caniforkit.com/mackeeper) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare MacKeeper vs Mole](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mackeeper-vs-mole) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Mole free and open source?
Mole is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Native macOS app that cleans caches, uninstalls apps with leftovers, maps disk usage, and shows live system metrics. One-time purchase, lifetime updates.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Mole?
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)