CCleaner Alternatives for Linux

CCleaner is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is BleachBit, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to CCleaner and five of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to CCleaner are Sweeper, Kudu Cleaner, Spruce and Reclaimed.

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CCleaner alternatives are mainly System Cleaners, but if you're looking for Disk Usage Analyzers or File Shredders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Android, Windows, Free, Windows + Open Source, Kindle Fire + Free and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to CCleaner.
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  1. BleachBit icon
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    BleachBit deletes unnecessary files such as cache and cookies to enhance privacy and disk space efficiency on Linux and Windows. It supports numerous applications including web browsers, office suites, and multimedia tools.

    163 BleachBit alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
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  2. Sweeper icon
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    Sweeper helps to clean unwanted traces the user leaves on the system.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
     
  3. Kudu Cleaner icon
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    The free system maintenance suite your PC deserves. 15+ powerful tools to clean, optimize, and protect your Windows, macOS, and Linux machines. Open source, no ads, no bloatware. Just a faster computer.

    53 Kudu Cleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. Spruce icon
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    Spruce is a lightweight cache cleaner and system maintenance tool designed for GNU/Linux. It helps keep your system fresh by clearing unneeded caches, logs, and temporary files in a clean, Adwaita-based GTK interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Reclaimed icon
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    Reclaimed is a cross-platform, ultra-lightweight, and surprisingly powerful command-line tool for analyzing disk usage — with special handling for iCloud storage on macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • Python
     
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