Is there a free, open-source alternative to CCleaner?

Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to CCleaner on Repolode are MangoDisk, kudu, cleanmac.

Which CCleaner alternative should I choose?

MangoDisk has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.

3 alternatives

Best open-source alternatives to CCleaner (2026)

Looking for a free, open-source alternative to CCleaner? These 3 projects can replace it. Each one is reviewed by a human and explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.

Quick comparison

Project	Stars	License	Last commit
harry0703/MangoDisk	★ 4.2K	GPL-3.0	14 hours ago
AdventDevInc/kudu	★ 4K	MIT	16 hours ago
hkdobrev/cleanmac	★ 820	MIT	3 months ago

harry0703 / MangoDisk

GitHub

Open-source disk cleaner and space analyzer for macOS, Windows and Linux, with duplicate cleanup, app uninstall, startup management and system maintenance.

Productivity & Apps #disk-cleaner #disk-space-analyzer #duplicate-files #system-maintenance #cross-platform

4.2K286RustGPL-3.0Updated 14 hours ago

AdventDevInc / kudu

GitHub

Free, open-source system cleaner and security scanner for Windows, macOS, and Linux that removes caches, malware, and startup bloat.

Security #system-cleaner #malware-detection #privacy #disk-cleanup #cross-platform

4K327TypeScriptMITUpdated 16 hours ago

hkdobrev / cleanmac

GitHub

A shell script that cleans caches, logs, temp files and other clutter from macOS, as a free alternative to paid cleaner apps.

Developer Tools #macos #shell #cleanup #disk-space #cache

82058ShellMITArchived

FAQ

Is there a free, open-source alternative to CCleaner?: Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to CCleaner on Repolode are MangoDisk, kudu, cleanmac.
Which CCleaner alternative should I choose?: MangoDisk has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.

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