CCleaner Alternatives

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 25 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, 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 Jul 14, 2025
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  1. Tron Script icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Tron Script Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Bloatware Remover

    Tron Script VS CCleaner

     
  2. 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...

    41 Pearcleaner alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Pearcleaner VS CCleaner

     
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    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.

    145 Advanced SystemCare alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bundleware

    The installer contains adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  1-click maintenance
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Optimization
    5.  Anti-tracking
    6.  Support for Large File
    7.  Multiple languages

    Advanced SystemCare VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about Advanced SystemCare as an Alternative to CCleaner
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    Positive Apr 5, 2017
    -6

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

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    • Some users think Advanced SystemCare is a great CCleaner alternative, some don't.

    • Advanced SystemCare is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Advanced SystemCare is Privacy focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
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    Feature-rich PC optimization utility suite providing disk cleanup, defragmentation, startup management, duplicate file removal, system settings tweaks, file recovery tools, and more than 20 utilities to streamline processes, reclaim space, and boost system efficiency.

    137 Auslogics BoostSpeed alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Auslogics BoostSpeed Features

    1.  Registry repairing
    2.  RAM Monitoring
    3.  Optimization
    4.  Task Scheduling
    5.  Browser Protection
    6.  One click battery optimizer
    7.  Disk Maintenance

    Auslogics BoostSpeed VS CCleaner

     
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    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.

    17 Microsoft PC Manager alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Delete Temporary Files
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Memory Optimization

    Microsoft PC Manager VS CCleaner

     
  6. Files by Google icon
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    Free up space on your phone.

    118 Files by Google alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Files by Google Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

    Files by Google VS CCleaner

     
  7. AVG PC TuneUp icon
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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.

    172 AVG PC TuneUp alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AVG PC TuneUp Features

    1.  Photo Recovery
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Recover Corrupted Files
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  1-click maintenance
    8.  Customize Windows
    9.  Memory Optimization
    10.  Registry repairing

    AVG PC TuneUp VS CCleaner

     
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