Start simple. Go further with Pro.
Free covers the open-source cleanup core. Pro adds storage intelligence, history, forecasting and automation β gated by a license, never by your data.
MacLean Free
Open core Β· Apache-2.0 Β· No account required
- Scan & inventory of storage usage
- Impact classification: rebuildable vs user data
- Protected-app confirmation before removal
- Safe delete: trash-first for large files
- Restore workflows & pending snapshots
- CLI included (macOS & Windows)
MacLean Pro
License-gated Β· Private repository
- Storage history & growth trends
- Forecasting & smart cleanup policies
- Scheduled automation
- Advanced rules & project intelligence
- Local AI explanations (on-device)
- Pro dashboard & CLI pro commands
Pro is in private preview. Purchasing opens once the license service is live.
Licensing details: Pro licenses are issued by the license service (Ed25519-signed), activate on up to 2 machines, and include 30 days of offline grace between refreshes. Refunds and revocations are handled through the license service audit trail.
Feature by feature.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Scan & inventory of storage usage | β | β |
| Impact labels (rebuildable / review first) | β | β |
| Protected-app confirmation | β | β |
| Trash-first deletion & restore workflows | β | β |
| CLI (macOS & Windows) | β | β |
| Open source under Apache-2.0 Pro stays private & proprietary | β | β |
| Storage history & growth trends | β | β |
| Forecasting & smart cleanup policies | β | β |
| Scheduled automation | β | β |
| Advanced rules & project intelligence | β | β |
| Local AI explanations (on-device) | β | β |
| Pro dashboard & CLI pro commands | β | β |
Free vs Pro, plainly.
What is included in MacLean Free?
The complete open-core cleanup workflow: scan, inventory, impact classification, safe deletion, restore workflows and the CLI. No account and no license are required for core cleanup.
How do Pro licenses work?
Pro is a private, license-gated edition. A license is issued by the license service after purchase (Stripe Checkout), activates on up to 2 machines, and includes a 30-day offline grace period for activation refreshes.
Does Free have any hidden limits or data collection?
No. The Free edition is fully open source, needs no account, and scanning never uploads your files. The license service is contacted only for Pro entitlement checks.
When is Pro pricing announced?
Pro is in private preview. Pricing and launch details will be announced on this page and in the changelog when the first signed release is published.
Start with the free, open core.
Download Free, audit the code, and join the preview list for Pro.