Space Hunter vs CleanMyMac
Developer-focused vs All-in-one: Choose the right Mac cleaner
Space Hunter
Free
10GB cleaning quota
Pro
$39
One-time payment
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Space Hunter | CleanMyMac |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Free Tier | Limited trial | |
| One-time Purchase | $39 | $93 |
| Annual Subscription | None required | $34 |
| General Features | ||
| Menu Bar Integration | ||
| Real-time Disk Monitoring | ||
| Developer Tools Cleanup | ||
| Xcode Build Cache | Basic | |
| Docker Cleanup | ||
| Homebrew Cleanup | ||
| Node.js Modules | ||
| Python Virtual Environments | ||
| Rust Cargo Cache | ||
| Go Module Cache | ||
| Gradle Cache | ||
| Browser & System Cleanup | ||
| Browser Caches (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) | ||
| System Logs | ||
| Trash Cleanup | ||
| Language Files Cleanup | ||
| Duplicate File Finder | ||
| App Uninstaller | ||
| Additional Features | ||
| Malware Scanner | ||
| Scheduled Cleaning | ||
Space Hunter Advantages
- Built for Developers: Specialized cleanup for Xcode, Docker, Homebrew, Node.js, Python, Rust, Go, and Gradle
- Cheaper: $39 one-time vs $93 one-time or $39.95/year recurring
- No Subscriptions: Pay once, use forever with free updates
- Project-Aware Intelligence: Understands your development projects and cleans safely
- Generous Free Tier: 10GB quota vs limited trial
- Focused Approach: Does one thing exceptionally well instead of trying to do everything
CleanMyMac Advantages
- All-in-One Solution: 25+ tools including malware scanner, uninstaller, updater
- Malware Protection: Anti-malware scanning
- App Management: Uninstaller and updater for Mac apps
- Performance Tools: Memory/CPU optimization and monitoring
- Duplicate Finder: Find and remove duplicate files and photos
Best for Developers: Space Hunter wins with specialized developer tools cleanup at a much lower cost
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Space Hunter if you:
- • Are a software developer or DevOps engineer
- • Use Xcode, Docker, Homebrew, Node.js, Python, or Rust
- • Want specialized developer tools cleanup
- • Prefer one-time payment over subscriptions
- • Want to save $$$ compared to CleanMyMac
- • Need project-aware intelligent cleanup
- • Want a focused tool that does disk cleaning exceptionally well
- • Don't need malware scanning or app uninstaller right now
Choose CleanMyMac if you:
- • Are a general Mac user (not a developer)
- • Want an all-in-one maintenance suite
- • Need malware scanning and removal
- • Want complete app uninstaller with residual cleanup
- • Need software updater for all your apps
- • Want performance optimization tools
- • Don't mind paying premium subscription prices
Ready to Reclaim Your Disk Space?
Try Space Hunter free with 10GB cleaning quota. No credit card required.
References
- Prices converted to US dollars. Original prices on the CleanMyMac website were €29.40 for an annual subscription and €79.95 for a one-time purchase.