The Best CCleaner AlternativesTop System Cleaners & Software Uninstallers like CCleaner

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 50 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, SD Maid SE and CleanMyMac.

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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Glary Utilities as an Alternative to CCleaner
    zerush
    Positive
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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
    Positive
    1

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

    moji
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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. PrivaZer icon

    PrivaZer

     54 likes
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    Advanced PC cleaner removes unnecessary tracks through comprehensive scanning, secures digital footprints from browsing and file downloads, frees disk space, and backs up registries, compatible with system 7 to 11. Offers installable or portable app options with customizable setup.

    88 PrivaZer alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Windows
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    8

    An amazing tool that baffles me as to why more people don't use it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Noah Sean
    0

    Powerful, but slow, and complicated. It's very aggressive, and difficult to configure.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    I'm really surprised how something this good can be free and most importantly ad-free. Definitely going to donate to keep up the good work! Thumbs up

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks PrivaZer is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • PrivaZer is Freemium and ProprietaryCCleaner is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PrivaZer is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
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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 exp...

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  6. SD Maid SE icon

    SD Maid SE

     105 likes
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    SD Maid SE (aka SD Maid 2) is a file management tool for Android that specialises in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data.

    134 SD Maid SE alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Most users think SD Maid SE is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • SD Maid SE is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to CCleaner.

    • SD Maid SE is Freemium and Open SourceCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SD Maid SE is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  7. CleanMyMac icon

    CleanMyMac

     141 likes
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    All-in-one Mac cleaner: Remove junk, duplicates, malware, and enhance performance. Deep clean, scan threats, manage apps, update software, declutter storage for optimized Mac efficiency. Offers personalized optimizations ensuring your Mac is ready for any task.

    53 CleanMyMac alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about CleanMyMac as an Alternative to CCleaner
    alteer8
    Positive
    0

    The best thing money can buy for system cleaning on Mac

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Not a good alternative, seems like a bait and switch company. Got a really bad feeling with their free trial and deleted immediately.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Cleaner has ads and owned by Avast advertises for their business

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think CleanMyMac is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • CleanMyMac is the most popular commercial alternative to CCleaner.

    • CleanMyMac is Paid and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. OnyX icon

    OnyX

     75 likes
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    Multifunction utility for system maintenance, file verification, and cache removal, also allowing Apple app parameter tweaks. Compatible with major OS versions, featuring improved APFS snapshots deletion, enhanced cache removal, and new customization options.

    46 OnyX alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Mac
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    Comments about OnyX as an Alternative to CCleaner
    Wonder Warthog
    Positive
    2

    Onyx is basically a GUI tool for all the housekeeping tools that macOS has on the command line. It will allow you to reset/clean up and clear most of the caches and tools that are in macOS, but have no dedicated GUI. In so far it is a "safe" choice, because it doesn't do anything that isn't provided for by the OS itself, it just offers a GUI and all the tools in one place. And for free. What's not to love?

    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    To compare Onyx with CCleaner is like comparing an apple to a CPU. They are incomparable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OnyX is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • OnyX is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Wise Disk Cleaner icon

    Wise Disk Cleaner

     50 likes
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    Free Disk Cleaner and Defragmenter Clean junks of Browsers, remove junk and useless files of Windows and Defragment your disk.

    100 Wise Disk Cleaner alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Multi tools for caring PC.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Wise Disk Cleaner is a great CCleaner alternative.

    • Wise Disk Cleaner is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wise Disk Cleaner is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
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    Tron Script

     36 likes
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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...

    167 Tron Script alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    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...

    49 Pearcleaner alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    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.

    21 Microsoft PC Manager alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Microsoft PC Manager as an Alternative to CCleaner
    crogonint
    Positive
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    Microsoft PC Manager is a useful addition to your toolbox. I'm sure it can get down in to nooks and crannies that even CrapCleaner was scared to dig in to. I don't see a registry cleaner, but it does have a handful of other tools. On the other hand you need to pay attention, and disable it's default "revert system settings, browsers and etc. when you first use it. I disabled all options that sounded like they might be used for telemetry, also. Anyway, pending Malware being discovered in it, I'm going to give it a thumbs up and keep using it for now. :)

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Microsoft very own Pc manager and cleaner

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    • Microsoft PC Manager is Free and ProprietaryCCleaner is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft PC Manager is LightweightCCleaner is not according to our users
  14. Advanced SystemCare icon

    Advanced SystemCare

     108 likes
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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.

    146 Advanced SystemCare alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
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    Guest
    Positive
    -6

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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 focused and Security-focusedCCleaner is not according to our users
  15. Auslogics BoostSpeed icon

    Auslogics BoostSpeed

     103 likes
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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.

    139 Auslogics BoostSpeed alternatives

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    • Pay once
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    • Windows
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