Tidy MacMacKeeper is a subscription suite (antivirus, VPN, cleanup and more). Its marketing has drawn criticism for years, and in 2015 its then-owner settled a US class action over how it was sold. If you only need to free up space, Tidy Mac explains what is using it, preselects only items that are safe to clear, moves them to the Trash first so you can undo, and costs $9.99 once with no subscription.
Side by side
| Feature | Tidy Mac | MacKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Explains each part of System Data in plain English | Yes | Not a focus |
| Junk sorted by how safe it is to clear | Yes | No |
| Moves to the Trash first, with undo | Yes | See their docs |
| Antivirus, VPN | No, by design | Yes |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Price model | $9.99 once, 2 Macs | Subscription |
Based on MacKeeper’s public website, October 2026. Prices and features change; tell us if something is out of date.
Who should pick which
Pick MacKeeper if…
- You want antivirus, VPN and cleanup bundled in one subscription
- You are happy with its current terms after reading reviews
Pick Tidy Mac if…
- You only need to understand and free up storage
- You want no subscription, no account, and no upsells
- You want every removal to go to the Trash first, with undo in History
About MacKeeper
MacKeeper is a long-running Mac utility suite sold by subscription, combining cleanup, antivirus, VPN and other tools. Some security vendors have in the past classed it as a potentially unwanted program because of how it was promoted. Check its site for current plans.
Get Tidy Mac
See what fills your Mac, System Data included. $9.99 once, on two Macs, with everything going to the Trash first. Use both tools if you like.