Avira System Speedup vs CCleaner

Avira System Speedup provides cleanup and optimization tools, with features varying between the free and Pro versions. On Windows, its cleaner removes junk files, temporary data, browser traces, and other unnecessary data. Startup Guard manages programs that run when Windows starts to help shorten startup time; scheduled maintenance and restore-point tools are also listed. Avira says the Windows version includes backup and recovery tools for files, documents, and photos. The free version provides essential PC cleaning, essential speed optimization, and accelerated system starts. Pro adds disk and registry optimization, startup optimization, customizable power modes, Game Booster, and automatic system optimization. The listed Pro subscription covers one PC, renews automatically unless cancelled, and has no displayed price. Its product page offers 30-day access to premium products. Avira lists System Speedup for Windows 7 SP1 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Android 9 or later, and iOS 11 or later. The Pro product page says support is available by phone and email. Avira describes its security and cleanup tools as made in Germany.

CCleaner is a freemium cleanup and maintenance utility with tools for junk cleanup, startup management, driver updates and restore-point tasks. Its maintenance features include Health Check, Performance Optimizer and Software Updater. Privacy tools remove browsing data, temporary internet files and online trackers, while Cloud Drive Cleaner scans Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox. Paid plans can clean automatically and schedule reminders. Products are listed for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS; the FAQ specifies Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 support. The free plan covers one device and includes standard cleaning, standard privacy protection and basic health checking, without several paid features. Listed USD plans are Professional at $44.95 a year for one PC, Professional Plus at $64.95 a year for up to three devices, and Premium at $89.95 a year for up to five devices. Subscriptions automatically charge stored payment details at the end of the paid period. CCleaner was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.