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PureMac vs Mac Sai

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PureMac

8.0
Utilities

Open-source application manager and system cleaner

Mac Sai

8.0
Utilities

System cleaner, optimiser, and malware scanner

Metric PureMac Mac Sai
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2.6K 664
90-day Installs 6.0K 2.1K
365-day Installs 12.4K 2.1K
Version 2.9.8 1.18.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.4K 947
GitHub Forks 192 59
Open Issues 7 22
License MIT BSD-3-Clause
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 26, 2026 Jul 7, 2026

Reviews

PureMac

PureMac is an open-source macOS cleaner offering a CleanMyMac alternative with zero telemetry. It provides system cleaning, application management, and scheduled auto-cleaning, ideal for privacy-conscious users seeking transparency.

Manages applications and cleans the system by removing unnecessary files and optimizing performance.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free with no telemetry, ensuring user privacy.
  • + Built with native SwiftUI, offering a sleek macOS experience.
  • + Scheduled auto-cleaning and comprehensive system optimization features.

Cons

  • - Manual updates required as there's no auto-update feature.
  • - Critical bug regarding system settings access needs resolution.

Mac Sai

Mac Sai is a free, open-source alternative to paid system cleaners, offering tools for cleaning, optimizing, and malware scanning. Built with modern Swift 6 and SwiftUI, it's Apple-notarized and actively maintained.

Mac Sai is a system cleaner, optimizer, and malware scanner for macOS.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Modern Swift 6 and SwiftUI architecture
  • + Apple-notarized for security
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons

  • - Low recent installs
  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Appeals to a niche audience