The Best CCleaner AlternativesTop System Cleaners & Software Uninstallers like CCleaner

CCleaner is described as 'Optimizes systems by removing unused files and cleaning registries, speeding up PCs. Features include automatic cleaning, driver update, privacy protection' and is a leading System Cleaner in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CCleaner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Android Tablet and Linux apps. The best CCleaner alternative is BleachBit, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CCleaner are Glary Utilities, PrivaZer, SD Maid SE and CleanMyMac.

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  1. BleachBit icon

    BleachBit

     875 likes

    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.

    157 BleachBit alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    BleachBit vs CCleaner Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    16

    BleachBit is open source and does a thorough job of deleting various files that could reveal what you've been up to, from cookies to temporary files and other junk. It can't replace CCleaner on Mac, but on Windows and Linux it is arguably better and more trustworthy.

    Top Negative Comment
    Noah Sean
    0

    It doesn't have an automated option as far as I can tell, it seems to only work manually.

    frogue
    Positive
    1

    It's FOSS, no bloat, and does a perfect job.

    3 of 27 comments
    • BleachBit is Free and Open SourceCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BleachBit is Privacy focused and LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  2. Glary Utilities icon

    Glary Utilities

     407 likes

    Offers a suite of powerful tools to optimize your Windows PC performance with features like registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, and internet speed optimization, designed for both novices and professionals, and available in 23 languages for global accessibility.

    230 Glary Utilities alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Glary Utilities vs CCleaner Comments
    zerush
    Positive
    0

    It's not just a good alternative to CCleaner, it's even better than this. I can not confirm the Bundleware, at least not since a long time ago, even File Puma, Glary's own page is a highly recommended site to find and download software of all kinds.

    brandontaylor2015
    Positive
    1

    Glary Utilities, to my knowledge, has not been hacked and packed with malware.

    moji
    Positive
    0

    Much more tools available.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Glary Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Glary Utilities is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  4. PrivaZer icon

    PrivaZer

     56 likes

    Advanced PC cleaner removes unnecessary tracks through comprehensive scanning, secures digital footprints from browsing and file downloads, frees disk space, and backs up registries, compatible with system 7 to 11. Offers installable or portable app options with customizable setup.

    90 PrivaZer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    PrivaZer vs CCleaner Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    8

    An amazing tool that baffles me as to why more people don't use it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Noah Sean
    1

    Powerful, but slow, and complicated. It's very aggressive, and difficult to configure.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    I'm really surprised how something this good can be free and most importantly ad-free. Definitely going to donate to keep up the good work! Thumbs up

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • PrivaZer is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PrivaZer is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
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  7. CleanMyMac icon

    CleanMyMac

     141 likes

    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.

    60 CleanMyMac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    CleanMyMac vs CCleaner Comments
    alteer8
    Positive
    0

    The best thing money can buy for system cleaning on Mac

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Not a good alternative, seems like a bait and switch company. Got a really bad feeling with their free trial and deleted immediately.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Cleaner has ads and owned by Avast advertises for their business

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. OnyX icon

    OnyX

     76 likes

    Multifunction utility for system maintenance, file verification, and cache removal, also allowing Apple app parameter tweaks. Compatible with major OS versions, featuring improved APFS snapshots deletion, enhanced cache removal, and new customization options.

    48 OnyX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    OnyX vs CCleaner Comments
    Wonder Warthog
    Positive
    2

    Onyx is basically a GUI tool for all the housekeeping tools that macOS has on the command line. It will allow you to reset/clean up and clear most of the caches and tools that are in macOS, but have no dedicated GUI. In so far it is a "safe" choice, because it doesn't do anything that isn't provided for by the OS itself, it just offers a GUI and all the tools in one place. And for free. What's not to love?

    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    To compare Onyx with CCleaner is like comparing an apple to a CPU. They are incomparable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OnyX is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OnyX is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
  10. Wise Disk Cleaner icon

    Wise Disk Cleaner

     51 likes

    Clean up useless and outdated junk files, browser traces, cookies, and history. Free up disk space, protect your privacy, and speed up your PC.

    101 Wise Disk Cleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Wise Disk Cleaner vs CCleaner Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Multi tools for caring PC.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Wise Disk Cleaner is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wise Disk Cleaner is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  11. Tron Script icon

    Tron Script

     34 likes

    Tron is a collection of programs, tools, utilities, and Windows functions that are all scripted together. Those programs and such are designed to remove malware and bloatware, repair damaged operating systems, update old versions of very common applications, free up drive space...

    168 Tron Script alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  12. Microsoft PC Manager icon

    Microsoft PC Manager

     16 likes

    Tune-up software developed by Microsoft that helps reduce ram usage, clean junk files and keeps your Windows device running smoother. Also contains a user interface for Windows Defender Antivirus.

    23 Microsoft PC Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Microsoft PC Manager vs CCleaner Comments
    James Long
    Positive
    0

    Microsoft PC Manager is a useful addition to your toolbox. I'm sure it can get down in to nooks and crannies that even CrapCleaner was scared to dig in to. I don't see a registry cleaner, but it does have a handful of other tools. On the other hand you need to pay attention, and disable it's default "revert system settings, browsers and etc. when you first use it. I disabled all options that sounded like they might be used for telemetry, also. Anyway, pending Malware being discovered in it, I'm going to give it a thumbs up and keep using it for now. :)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Microsoft very own Pc manager and cleaner

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft PC Manager is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft PC Manager is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  13. Advanced SystemCare icon

    Advanced SystemCare

     109 likes

    Comprehensive PC tool for optimization, cleansing, and speeding up. Removes junk, logs, caches; protects against adware/spyware; includes AI Mode, Firewall Protection, Software Health, Real-time Tuneup, Anti-tracking, and Large File Cleaner for enhanced system security and performance.

    148 Advanced SystemCare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Advanced SystemCare vs CCleaner Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -6

    It does a much better job of cleaning than all the others

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Advanced SystemCare is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Advanced SystemCare is Privacy focused and Security-focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
  14. Mole icon

    Mole

     16 likes

    Open source Mac command line utility integrating disk cleanup, deep app uninstallation with artifact removal, disk analysis, optimization tasks, and a live terminal dashboard for real-time CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring with interactive options.

    54 Mole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  15. Pearcleaner icon

    Pearcleaner

     27 likes

    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...

    54 Pearcleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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