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 100 alternatives to CCleaner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet 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

     918 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    BleachBit vs CCleaner Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    17

    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
    -1

    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

     413 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.

    238 Glary Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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

     60 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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!

    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

    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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    Advanced System Repair

    Software offering 1-Click Maintenance, Junk Cleaner, Disk Defrag, Malware Removal, and personalized system tweaks to optimize and protect your PC, enhance speed, and prolong lifespan with detailed health reports and privacy safeg...

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  8. CleanMyMac icon

    CleanMyMac

     143 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.

    90 CleanMyMac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Cleaner has ads and owned by Avast advertises for their business

    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Kudu Cleaner icon

    Kudu Cleaner

     23 likes

    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.

    89 Kudu Cleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Cleaner
     
  10. OnyX icon

    OnyX

     77 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.

    51 OnyX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

    • OnyX is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OnyX is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
  11. Mole icon

    Mole

     27 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  12. PureMac icon

    PureMac

     22 likes

    Free, open-source macOS cleaner. CleanMyMac alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI, scheduled auto-cleaning, Xcode/Homebrew/system cache cleanup. MIT licensed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  13. Wise Disk Cleaner icon

    Wise Disk Cleaner

     52 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Multi tools for caring PC.

    • Wise Disk Cleaner is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wise Disk Cleaner is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  14. Pearcleaner icon

    Pearcleaner

     36 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Microsoft PC Manager icon

    Microsoft PC Manager

     20 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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. :)

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Microsoft very own Pc manager and cleaner

    • Microsoft PC Manager is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft PC Manager is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
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