Advanced SystemCare vs Wise Disk Cleaner

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.

Wise Disk Cleaner is a free Windows utility for clearing system junk and privacy traces, freeing disk space, and maintaining HDDs and SSDs. Its privacy cleanup can remove recently accessed files, Quick Access records, browser cache, history, and cookies. Safe Deletion overwrites deleted data to reduce the risk of recovery by data recovery software. For drives, the program defragments HDDs and uses the native SSD TRIM command for SSDs. AutoClean can run daily, weekly, monthly, at system logon, or when the PC is idle, with users able to select junk items. A desktop widget can run a cleanup with one click once enabled in settings. The interface offers Light and Dark modes and scaling from 100% to 200%. Listed supported systems include Windows 11, 10, 8/8.1, and 7 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. A portable version is available. The maker describes the software as free to download and use; its listed price is free.