CCleaner AlternativesOnly apps categorised as System Cleaners

The best System Cleaner alternative to CCleaner is BleachBit, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to CCleaner and many of them are System Cleaners so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting System Cleaner alternatives to CCleaner are Glary Utilities, PrivaZer, CleanMyMac and SD Maid SE.

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Optimizes systems by removing unused files and cleaning registries, speeding up PCs. Features include automatic cleaning, driver update, privacy protection.

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CCleaner alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
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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.

    144 BleachBit alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Shredder
    3.  Selective Wipe
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Portable
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works in a terminal
    10.  Duplicate File Finder
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Disk Maintenance

    BleachBit VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about BleachBit as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Comment summary: BleachBit emerges as a strong alternative to CCleaner, appreciated for its open-source nature, robust cleaning capabilities, and absence of ads. Users highlight its multiplatform support and privacy focus. While BleachBit lacks some features of CCleaner and has limitations such as not cleaning multiple user profiles or system registries, it stands out for its efficiency, CLI scripting options, and suitability for Linux. Concerns regarding CCleaner focus on bloat, ads, and reduced functionality after its acquisition.
    Top Positive Comment
    leahyra
    Dec 14, 2022
    2

    BleachBit is free & open source software with very robust cleaning functionality. CCleaner isn’t bad per se but since it was bought out its focus is on money & locking a lot of basic functionality behind a paid subscription; the program is full of ads and constant pop-ups for their “premium” features.

    Top Negative Comment
    RubiousOctopus
    Aug 3, 2018
    3

    Can't clean windows registry

    Most Recent Comment
    frogue
    Positive Feb 27, 2025
    0

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks BleachBit is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • BleachBit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CCleaner.

    • BleachBit is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CCleaner.

    • 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
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    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.

    229 Glary Utilities alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Registry repairing
    3.  1-click maintenance
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Portable
    6.  Photo Recovery
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Malware Analysis
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Memory Optimization
    12.  Automatic Duplicate Merge

    Glary Utilities VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about Glary Utilities as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Most Recent Comment
    zerush
    Positive Dec 23, 2017
    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 Sep 19, 2017
    1

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

    moji
    Positive Sep 6, 2018
    0

    Much more tools available.

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    • Most users think Glary Utilities is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • Glary Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Glary Utilities is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  3. PrivaZer icon
     55 likes
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    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.

    81 PrivaZer alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Selective Wipe
    8.  Optimization

    PrivaZer VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about PrivaZer as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Oct 3, 2018
    8

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

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Sep 1, 2020
    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

    mohamuza
    Positive May 9, 2020
    0

    I use PrivaZer, it takes longer time to finish but it's effective.

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    • Almost everyone thinks PrivaZer is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • PrivaZer is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PrivaZer is Privacy focused and LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  4. CleanMyMac icon
     141 likes
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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.

    45 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 CCleaner

     
    Comments about CleanMyMac as an Alternative to CCleaner
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    alteer8
    Positive Dec 20, 2020
    0

    The best thing money can buy for system cleaning on Mac

    Guest
    Positive Nov 29, 2020
    0

    Cleaner has ads and owned by Avast advertises for their business

    Guest
    Negative Dec 30, 2017
    -2

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

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    • Most users think CleanMyMac is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • CleanMyMac is the most popular commercial alternative to CCleaner.

    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. SD Maid SE icon
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    SD Maid SE (aka SD Maid 2) is a file management tool for Android that specialises in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data.

    138 SD Maid SE alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Duplicate File Finder
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Root explorer

    SD Maid SE VS CCleaner

     
    • Most users think SD Maid SE is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • SD Maid SE is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to CCleaner.

    • SD Maid SE is Freemium and Open SourceCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SD Maid SE is Privacy focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
  6. OnyX icon
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    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.

    45 OnyX alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    OnyX Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files

    OnyX VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about OnyX as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Wonder Warthog
    Positive Apr 2, 2019
    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 Jul 7, 2019
    -4

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

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    • Most users think OnyX is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • OnyX is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Free Disk Cleaner and Defragmenter Clean junks of Browsers, remove junk and useless files of Windows and Defragment your disk.

    100 Wise Disk Cleaner alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Optimization

    Wise Disk Cleaner VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about Wise Disk Cleaner as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Guest
    Positive Mar 18, 2017
    -1

    Multi tools for caring PC.

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    • Most users think Wise Disk Cleaner is a great CCleaner alternative.

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