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

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

Pearcleaner (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AppCleaner, CCleaner, CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk. Mac app uninstaller that finds and removes associated files, orphaned leftovers, and development artifacts across macOS 13 and later.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Pearcleaner
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://itsalin.com/appInfo/?id=pearcleaner
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/alienator88/pearcleaner
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 15.1k
- **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/alienator88/pearcleaner 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 Pearcleaner 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 Pearcleaner](https://caniforkit.com/vs/appcleaner-vs-pearcleaner) |
| [CCleaner](https://caniforkit.com/ccleaner) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare CCleaner vs Pearcleaner](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ccleaner-vs-pearcleaner) |
| [CleanMyMac](https://caniforkit.com/cleanmymac) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare CleanMyMac vs Pearcleaner](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cleanmymac-vs-pearcleaner) |
| [DaisyDisk](https://caniforkit.com/daisydisk) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare DaisyDisk vs Pearcleaner](https://caniforkit.com/vs/daisydisk-vs-pearcleaner) |
| [MacKeeper](https://caniforkit.com/mackeeper) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare MacKeeper vs Pearcleaner](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mackeeper-vs-pearcleaner) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Pearcleaner free and open source?
Pearcleaner is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Mac app uninstaller that finds and removes associated files, orphaned leftovers, and development artifacts across macOS 13 and later.

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