PC optimisers

Alternatives to CCleaner

CCleaner combines junk cleanup, startup management, driver updates, scheduled maintenance, privacy cleaning, and restore-point tools. It runs on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, while cloud-drive scanning, automatic cleaning, support levels, deleted-file recovery, and hardware information vary by plan. The free plan covers one device with standard cleaning, standard privacy protection, and a basic health check. Paid plans start at $44.95 per year, with higher tiers covering more devices and additional tools.

01 Advanced SystemCare
It may suit Windows users looking for cleanup, startup management and privacy tools in one utility.

Free plan Windows
9.1 Visit Specs
02 Kudu
Kudu suits individuals who want local maintenance tools across Windows, macOS, or Linux, as well as organizations managing device fleets through a cloud dashboard.

From $5/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
9.1 Visit Specs
03 AVG Secure Browser
It suits people seeking a browser with built-in privacy and web protection tools across Windows, macOS, or Android.

From $3.33/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Android
9.1 Visit Specs
04 Process Lasso
Process Lasso suits Windows users who want to automate process priorities, affinities, power plans, or sleep prevention.

From $1.25/mo Free plan Windows
9.0 Visit Specs
05 Glary Utilities
It suits Windows PC users looking for a mix of cleanup, maintenance, privacy, and recovery tools.

From $3.33/mo Free plan Windows
9.0 Visit Specs
06 Driver Genius
Driver Genius suits Windows users who want to update, back up, restore, and maintain device drivers.

Free plan Windows
9.0 Visit Specs
07 Avast Cleanup Premium
Avast Cleanup Premium suits people looking for cleanup and maintenance tools across Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS.

From $2.49/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
9.0 Visit Specs
08 PC Matic
PC Matic suits home and business users seeking endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.

From $2.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
8.8 Visit Specs
09 Avast One
Avast One suits people seeking security and maintenance features across desktop and mobile devices.

Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
8.8 Visit Specs
10 Auslogics BoostSpeed
It suits Windows users who want cleanup, diagnostics, and maintenance tools, with a free tier for essential optimization.

Free plan Windows
8.7 Visit Specs
11 BleachBit
BleachBit suits privacy advocates, system administrators, power users, and forensics or IT professionals who want to manage cleanup.

Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux
8.7 Visit Specs
12 DriverFinder
DriverFinder suits Windows PC users who want to identify hardware and manage driver updates.

From $2.50/mo Free plan Windows
8.7 Visit Specs
13 Argente Uninstall Manager
From €0.75/mo Free plan Windows
8.7 Visit Specs
14 System Ninja
From $1.25/mo Free plan Windows
8.6 Visit Specs
15 Argente Utilities
From €0.75/mo Free plan Windows
8.6 Visit Specs
16 Avira System Speedup
It may suit people looking for basic PC cleanup and startup management, or those considering the additional optimization tools in Pro.

Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
8.5 Visit Specs
17 Microsoft PC Manager
Microsoft PC Manager suits Windows 10 and 11 users who want cleanup, storage management and a health checkup in one utility.

Free plan Windows
8.5 Visit Specs
18 DriverPack Solution
DriverPack may suit Windows users seeking automated driver installation, including administrators who want Expert Mode.

Free plan Windows
8.5 Visit Specs
19 DriverMax
DriverMax suits Windows users who want to scan for driver updates, schedule scans, and keep driver backups.

From $0.87/mo Free plan Windows
8.5 Visit Specs
20 Avira Phantom VPN Free
The free plan may suit someone seeking a small monthly VPN allowance alongside listed security and maintenance tools.

Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
8.5 Visit Specs
21 WhaleClean
From $4.99/mo Free plan Windows
8.4 Visit Specs
22 Norton Utilities Ultimate
From $5/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
8.4 Visit Specs
23 DriverHub
DriverHub suits Windows users who want automatic driver scanning and installation for a PC or laptop.

Free plan Windows
8.4 Visit Specs
24 IObit Uninstaller
It suits Windows users who want to remove programs or pre-installed Windows apps and clean up leftovers.

From $1.23/mo Free plan Windows
8.4 Visit Specs
25 SysManager
It suits Windows 10 and 11 users wanting maintenance, diagnostics, privacy, or app-management tools in one portable utility.

Free plan Windows
8.3 Visit Specs
26 DriversCloud
It suits beginners, professionals, network managers, technical services, and computer hotlines managing supported Windows systems.

Free plan Web · Windows · Linux
8.3 Visit Specs
27 Fregonator
Free plan Windows
8.3 Visit Specs
28 PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
It suits Windows 10 or 11 users who need driver scanning, updating, backup, and recovery tools.

From $3/mo Free trial Windows
8.3 Visit Specs
29 PersonalCleaner
From $1.25/mo Free plan Windows
8.3 Visit Specs
30 Wise Disk Cleaner
Wise Disk Cleaner suits Windows users who want scheduled cleanup, privacy-trace removal, or basic HDD and SSD maintenance.

Free plan Windows
8.2 Visit Specs

Choosing instead of CCleaner

Readers may prefer another product for a free-only approach, broader device coverage, Linux support, or a narrower performance focus. CCleaner’s free tier leaves several maintenance features to paid plans, and its paid subscriptions differ in device limits and prices. When switching, compare the operating systems you use, how many devices need coverage, whether you need scheduled or startup controls, and which cleanup functions are included without payment. Alternatives also differ through process automation, pop-up management, threat scanning, or open-source availability.

Choosing instead of CCleaner

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