Avast Cleanup Premium vs System Mechanic
Avast Cleanup Premium
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System Mechanic
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| Figure | Avast Cleanup Premium | System Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.49/mo | $4.16/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · PC Optimization Software | 9.0 (#4) | 7.5 (#63) |
| Spec score · PC optimisers | 9.0 (#8) | 7.2 (#84) |
| Device limit | 1 | 10 |
| Headquarters | Avast says it is co-headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, and Tempe, Arizona, as part of Gen. | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Junk cleanup | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled maintenance | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 65.99 | 49.95 |
| Startup manager | Yes | Yes |
| Windows support | windows 10 and 11 | windows 10 and 11 |
Plans
Avast Cleanup Premium
- 1 Windows PC$65.99 a year
- 10 devices$34.68 a year
- 1 device — Mac$29.88 a year
- 1 device — Windows PC$29.88 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
Avast Cleanup Premium
Avast Cleanup Premium scans for unnecessary items and performance issues to help free disk space and improve system speed. Its features include junk cleanup, startup management, and scheduled maintenance. On Windows, Sleep Mode pauses background programs’ use of PC resources and resumes their activity when launched. App Uninstaller finds old or unwanted programs, while Uninstall Simulator temporarily removes apps for evaluation. Browser Cleaner removes cookies, history, login credentials, and caches. Windows disk tools can check and repair errors, defragment hard drives, and optimize storage; Manage Data includes recovery for deleted or damaged files and a tool for permanent deletion. Avast lists Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS versions; its page specifies Windows 10 and 11, Android 10 or later, and macOS 10.13 or later. Android Premium includes Deep Clean, Automatic Cleaning, Browser Cleaner, Sleep Mode, and Custom Dashboard. The iPhone and iPad app is free, with Media Cleaner and Secret Files available by in-app upgrade. A 30-day trial is listed. Plans include $65.99 a year for 1 Windows PC, $34.68 a year for 10 devices, and $29.88 a year for one Windows PC or one Mac.
System Mechanic
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