Advanced SystemCare vs System Mechanic
Advanced SystemCare
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| Figure | Advanced SystemCare | System Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.16/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Spec score · PC optimisers | 9.1 (#2) | 7.2 (#84) |
| Spec score · PC Optimization Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.5 (#63) |
| Device limit | 1 | 10 |
| Driver updates | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2004 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Junk cleanup | Yes | Yes |
| Restore-point tools | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled maintenance | Yes | Yes |
| Startup manager | Yes | Yes |
| Windows support | windows 10 and 11 | windows 10 and 11 |
Plans
Advanced SystemCare
- FreeFree
- Pro — 1 PCPrice not published
- Pro — 1 PCPriced on request
- Pro — 2 PCs + 1 PC FreeFree
- Pro — 3 PCsPriced on request
- Pro — 3 PCsPrice not published
- Pro — 5 PCsPriced on request
- Pro — 5 PCsPrice not published
- Advanced SystemCare PRO 1 PC$16.77 a year
- Advanced SystemCare PRO 2 PCs + 1 PC Free$18.99 a year
System Mechanic
- System Mechanic$49.95 a year
- System Mechanic Pro$69.95 a year
- System Mechanic Ultimate Defense$79.95 a year
In their own words
Advanced SystemCare
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.
System Mechanic
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