Avira System Speedup vs Microsoft PC Manager

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.

Microsoft PC Manager is a free utility for Windows PCs that cleans up system junk, frees storage and helps address issues. It supports Windows 10 and 11 and can be downloaded and used at no charge on a PC. A health checkup finds and fixes issues, while large-file management and Storage Sense provide ways to reclaim space. The software includes a startup manager and built-in Windows tools, as well as a Toolbox and Mini toolbar. It can reduce ads and app pop-up interruptions, and scan for and clear threats with one click. Microsoft presents it as a way to safeguard a PC. Listed languages include English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish, plus Traditional Chinese and regional variants of Spanish, Portuguese and English. Microsoft provides a Discord channel link and contact email, and links to privacy information, terms, third-party software notices and trademarks. The product is presented under the Microsoft brand.