Advanced SystemCare vs Auslogics BoostSpeed

Advanced SystemCare is a Windows utility for cleaning junk, improving performance and troubleshooting common PC problems. The free edition supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP, and includes PC cleaning, startup optimization and resource optimization. Cleanup tools include a Registry Cleaner, Large File Finder, Disk Cleaner and App/Extension Cleaner. Startup Optimizer can disable or delay programs that launch with Windows, while AI mode identifies junk, logs, caches and leftover files. The product also lists scheduled maintenance, driver updates and restore-point tools. Privacy features can clear browsing history, cookies and saved passwords; security features include real-time, browser and DNS protection. Browser and privacy features cover 200+ programs and browsers. The free version lacks some PRO features, including deep cleaning and premium technical support. PRO plans are billed yearly for different PC counts. The listed 1-PC PRO plan costs $16.77 a year, billed annually; a 7-day trial and 60-day money-back guarantee are listed.

Auslogics BoostSpeed 14 is a Windows utility for PC diagnostics, cleanup, and maintenance. It scans for junk files, performance issues, and possible causes of system or application glitches and crashes. Cleanup tools remove temporary files, caches, old logs, and other junk; its uninstaller also removes leftover program traces. Privacy tools clear activity traces, while Pro adds advanced privacy protection and a browser anti-tracker. The Internet Optimizer offers manual network changes in the free tier and automatic optimization in Pro. BoostSpeed identifies HDD or SSD type and offers defragmentation or SSD optimization; Pro includes full SSD optimization and scheduled defragmentation. Scheduled maintenance can automate upkeep, and hardware monitoring warns when the CPU reaches a critical temperature. The free version includes diagnostics and essential optimization. Version 14 supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit support specified for Windows 7 through 10; there are no Mac or Linux versions. BoostSpeed 14 Pro costs ₹3,510.44 a year for a 3 PC license.