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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CCleaner alternatives are mainly System Cleaners, but if you're looking for Software Uninstallers or Duplicate File Finders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Open Source and Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to CCleaner.
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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

    Tron Script

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Tron Script Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Bloatware Remover

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  2. Pearcleaner icon

    Pearcleaner

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

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  4. Advanced SystemCare icon

    Advanced SystemCare

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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

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    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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    Norton Utilities

    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 exp...

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  6. Auslogics BoostSpeed icon

    Auslogics BoostSpeed

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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

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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

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  7. Microsoft PC Manager icon

    Microsoft PC Manager

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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

     
  8. Files by Google icon

    Files by Google

     18 likes
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    Free up space on your phone.

    118 Files by Google alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Files by Google Features

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

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  10. 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.

    172 AVG PC TuneUp alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dashboard

    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

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