CCleaner AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Shredders

The best File Shredder alternative to CCleaner 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 seven of them are File Shredders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Shredder alternatives to CCleaner are Glary Utilities, AVG PC TuneUp, Norton Utilities and FileCleaner.

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  1. BleachBit icon

    BleachBit

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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.

    155 BleachBit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Blackberry
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    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
    John Fastman
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    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
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    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

    Glary Utilities

     402 likes
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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.

    228 Glary Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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

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    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
  4. AVG PC TuneUp icon

    AVG PC TuneUp

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    Enhance PC performance by boosting speed and freeing up disk space. Features include Turbo Mode, Program Deactivator, and battery savers like Economy Mode—plus tools to manage startups and clean registries effectively.

    174 AVG PC TuneUp alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    FileCleaner

    Eliminates web history, cookies, and temp files from Windows, frees up disk space, securely shreds sensitive data, repairs common system errors, enhances privacy, automates cleaning, and supports multiple browsers for ongoing per...

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    Norton Utilities

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    Norton Utilities is a software that improves PC performance and boot time by fixing common issues, freeing disk storage, and providing registry repair solutions. It works as a cleaner and optimizer for a smooth computer usage experience.

    130 Norton Utilities alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    FileCleaner

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    Eliminates web history, cookies, and temp files from Windows, frees up disk space, securely shreds sensitive data, repairs common system errors, enhances privacy, automates cleaning, and supports multiple browsers for ongoing performance optimization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. Outbyte PC Repair icon

    Outbyte PC Repair

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    Outbyte PC Repair enhances performance by fixing system issues, removing unnecessary background processes, and managing vulnerabilities. It maintains hard drive health, protects privacy by eliminating tracking cookies and unwanted apps, and includes a File Shredder tool for secure deletion.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. east-tec Eraser icon

    east-tec Eraser

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    East-tec Eraser keeps your PC clean and your data private. It improves performance by removing junk files and protects your privacy by securely erasing internet and computer activity traces.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Clean your favorite browsers.
     
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