AppCleaner AlternativesSoftware Uninstallers & System Cleaners like AppCleaner

AppCleaner is described as 'Small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps' and is a very popular software uninstaller in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AppCleaner for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, PortableApps.com and File Explorer apps. The best AppCleaner alternative is Bulk Crap Uninstaller, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AppCleaner are Revo Uninstaller, Canta, Geek Uninstaller and Pearcleaner.

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AppCleaner is a small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps.

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AppCleaner alternatives page was last updated Sep 30, 2024
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    Bulk Crap Uninstaller (in short BCUninstaller or BCU) is a free (as in speech and beer) bulk program uninstaller with advanced automation. It excels at removing large amounts of applications with minimal to no user input, while requiring next to no technical knowledge.

    54 Bulk Crap Uninstaller alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Force Uninstall
    3.  Uninstall without uninstaller
    4.  Batch Uninstaller
    5.  Batch processing
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Support for 64 bit
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  No Tracking

    Bulk Crap Uninstaller VS AppCleaner

     
    • Bulk Crap Uninstaller is the most popular Windows alternative to AppCleaner.

    • Bulk Crap Uninstaller is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AppCleaner.

    • Bulk Crap Uninstaller is Free and Open SourceAppCleaner is Free and Proprietary
  2. Revo Uninstaller icon
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    Efficient tool for uninstalling software and removing all traces of files and registry entries left behind. Provides free and pro versions, advanced scanning, realtime monitoring, and a user-friendly interface, serving as a superior alternative to default system tools.

    52 Revo Uninstaller alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Force Uninstall
    2.  Uninstall without uninstaller
    3.  Software Uninstallers
    4.  Hunter Mode
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Batch Uninstaller
    10.  Portable
    11.  Monitor File Changes

    Revo Uninstaller VS AppCleaner

     
    • Most users think Revo Uninstaller is a great AppCleaner alternative.

    • Revo Uninstaller is the most popular Android alternative to AppCleaner.

    • Revo Uninstaller is Freemium and ProprietaryAppCleaner is Free and Proprietary
    • Revo Uninstaller is LightweightAppCleaner is not according to our users
  3. Canta icon
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    Canta is a software tool designed to facilitate the uninstallation of apps from your device, irrespective of whether root access is available or not. It provides a solution for removing any application, even those that might be deeply ingrained within the system.

    41 Canta alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Bloatware Remover

    Canta VS AppCleaner

     
  4. Geek Uninstaller icon
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    Standard removal program leaves tons of leftovers on your PC. GeekUninstaller performs deep and fast scanning afterwards and removes all leftovers. Keep your PC clean! Use Force Removal for stubborn and broken programs.

    53 Geek Uninstaller alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Force Uninstall
    3.  Portable
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Uninstall without uninstaller
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Support for 64 bit
    12.  Monitor File Changes

    Geek Uninstaller VS AppCleaner

     
  5. Pearcleaner icon
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    An open-source mac app cleaner inspired by Freemacsoft's AppCleaner and Sun Knudsen's Privacy Guides post on his app-cleaner script. This project was born out of wanting to learn more. There's probably parts of the code that could be done better as I'm fairly new...

    40 Pearcleaner alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Pearcleaner VS AppCleaner

     
    • Pearcleaner is the most popular Mac alternative to AppCleaner.

    • Pearcleaner is Free and Open SourceAppCleaner is Free and Proprietary
    • Pearcleaner is LightweightAppCleaner is not according to our users
  6. CleanMyMac icon
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    All-in-one Mac cleaner: Remove junk, duplicates, malware, and enhance performance. Deep clean, scan threats, manage apps, update software, declutter storage for optimized Mac efficiency. Offers personalized optimizations ensuring your Mac is ready for any task.

    44 CleanMyMac alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac

    CleanMyMac Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Maintenance scripts
    4.  Disk Maintenance
    5. Growl icon  Growl integration
    6.  Multiple languages

    CleanMyMac VS AppCleaner

     
    • Some users think CleanMyMac is a great AppCleaner alternative, some don't.

    • CleanMyMac is the most popular commercial alternative to AppCleaner.

    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryAppCleaner is Free and Proprietary
  7. Uninstalr icon
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    Uninstalr is a free, lightweight, standalone Windows app uninstaller that is very accurate in detecting data of your installed apps. It also supports detection of portable apps and leftovers from previously uninstalled apps, and it's very good in uninstalling apps in a batch...

    26 Uninstalr alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Portable
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Delete Temporary Files
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required

    Uninstalr VS AppCleaner

     
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    App Cleaner & Uninstaller - is the perfect tool to uninstall applications with all their service files from your Mac.

    37 App Cleaner & Uninstaller alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac

    App Cleaner & Uninstaller VS AppCleaner

     
  9. AppZapper icon
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    The tagline say it all, "The uninstaller Apple forgot". AppZapper is for people who want to confidently try new apps while knowing they can uninstall them easily. Drag one or more unwanted apps onto AppZapper and watch as it finds all the extra files and lets you...

    51 AppZapper alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AppZapper Features

    1.  Drag and Drop

    AppZapper VS AppCleaner

     
  10. App Eraser icon
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    A tool that removes unwanted macOS applications and the files that they leave behind. App Eraser is a Free and Open Source macOS app.

    17 App Eraser alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode

    App Eraser VS AppCleaner

     
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    Utility to completely uninstall, search & remove traces when uninstalled, as well as check for new versions of programs. Also has a built-in software rating.

    52 Soft Organizer alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Soft Organizer VS AppCleaner

     
  12. Uninstall Tool icon
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    Make your Computer Work Faster Now by using Uninstall Tool! Its a fast, secure and convenient way to remove unneeded applications and system components. Great, powerful and reliable alternative to standard Windows Add/Remove program.

    77 Uninstall Tool alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Monitor File Changes
    2.  Real-time monitoring

    Uninstall Tool VS AppCleaner

     
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