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CleanMyMac vs OnyX: which one to pick in 2026?
OnyX if you know what you are doing and want full control. CleanMyMac if you want safety and simplicity.
What each does better
CleanMyMac
In my stack
Better at: Reassuring interface that guides you step by step, no risk of deleting critical files
Worse at: Truly occasional use, macOS handles a good part of these optimizations itself
Based on my CleanMyMac review
OnyX
Competitor
Better at: Free, access to advanced system settings, for experienced users
Worse at: Technical interface, not guided, risk of mistakes for beginners
Compared from my CleanMyMac review
My verdict
OnyX if you know what you are doing and want full control. CleanMyMac if you want safety and simplicity.
My rating
CleanMyMac
I only rate the tools I really use. OnyX is not in my stack, so it has no rating here.
Pricing
CleanMyMac
Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month)
Entry price
Plan I pick: Setapp at ~€9.99/month (Setapp subscription)
Setapp subscribers who already use the suite
OnyX
No pricing sheet on my side: I do not use it day to day, so I do not put a price on it here.
Compatibility
CleanMyMac
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