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. Wise Care 365 icon

    Wise Care 365

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    PC software suite improves performance with tools to optimize operations, free disk space, and fix registry issues for free. Provides real-time protection, disk defragmentation, startup management, and privacy safeguarding with support for 4K UHD monitors.

    118 Wise Care 365 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Portable
    5.  Delete Temporary Files
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Integrated Virus scanner
    8.  Optimization
    9.  Built-in AI Assistant

    Wise Care 365 VS CCleaner

     
    Comments about Wise Care 365 as an Alternative to CCleaner
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    Positive Jun 23, 2020
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    It does the job! Run it regularly to keep your Windows running with no problems

    CCleaner Icon
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    • Most users think Wise Care 365 is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • Wise Care 365 is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wise Care 365 is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  2. System Mechanic icon

    System Mechanic

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    Suite offering junk file removal, RAM boosting, defragmentation, internet setting optimization, automatic idle-time system maintenance, security vulnerability fixing, file recovery, malware protection, password management and user-friendly features for Windows.

    159 System Mechanic alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Passkey Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Password Recovery
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  NTFS Partition Recovery
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Recover Corrupted Files
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Photo Recovery
    11.  Bloatware Remover
    12.  1-click maintenance

    System Mechanic VS CCleaner

     
  4. Ashampoo WinOptimizer icon

    Ashampoo WinOptimizer

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    Ashampoo WinOptimizer is a suite of over 30 tools for cleaning, optimizing, and protecting your Windows PC. It includes advanced privacy management, system analysis, tuning assistant, and more. The latest version features an upgraded 1-Click Optimiser for robust cleaning...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ashampoo WinOptimizer screenshot 1

    Ashampoo WinOptimizer Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  File Splitting
    3.  1-click maintenance
    4.  Customize Windows

    Ashampoo WinOptimizer VS CCleaner

     
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    R-Wipe & Clean is a complete R-Tools solution to erase useless files on your computer, prevent identity theft, and maintain computer privacy. Using this program, you can erase files and folders using fast, secure wiping algor...

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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.

    128 Norton Utilities alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Norton Utilities screenshot 1

    Norton Utilities Features

    1.  1-click maintenance
    2.  Disk Maintenance

    Norton Utilities VS CCleaner

     
  7. WinExt Free icon

    WinExt Free

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    Powerful Win utilities: fix registry, clean junk, protect privacy, optimize system, quick launch, find duplicates, folder size, see more recent resources, activity monitor, batch operation, synchronization, disable context menus, skip UAC, trace file.

    249 WinExt Free alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WinExt Free Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Folder Size
    5.  Synchronization

    WinExt Free VS CCleaner

     
  8. Avira System Speedup icon

    Avira System Speedup

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    Enhance your Windows PC with Avira's tool, eliminating junk files, faulty registry entries, and superfluous data while boosting startup and daily performance with advanced PC cleaning features.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Avira System Speedup VS CCleaner

     
  10. Sweeper icon

    Sweeper

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    Sweeper helps to clean unwanted traces the user leaves on the system.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
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    Sweeper Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files

    Sweeper VS CCleaner

     
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