CCleaner Alternatives for Linux

CCleaner is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative 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 four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to CCleaner are Sweeper, Spruce and Reclaimed.

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CCleaner alternatives are mainly System Cleaners, but if you're looking for Disk Usage Analyzers or File Shredders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Windows, Android, Free, Android + Open Source, Linux and Kindle Fire + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to CCleaner.
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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.

    156 BleachBit alternatives

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

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

    130 Sweeper alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
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    Spruce

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    Spruce is a lightweight cache cleaner and system maintenance tool designed for GNU/Linux. It helps keep your system fresh by clearing unneeded caches, logs, and temporary files in a clean, Adwaita-based GTK interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Reclaimed

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    Reclaimed is a cross-platform, ultra-lightweight, and surprisingly powerful command-line tool for analyzing disk usage — with special handling for iCloud storage on macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • Python
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