Avira System Speedup vs PC HelpSoft Driver Updater

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.

PC HelpSoft Driver Updater finds and installs drivers for Windows PCs and laptops, supporting Windows 10 and 11. Smart Update compares installed drivers with packages for computer components and peripherals, while scans look for missing, corrupt, or outdated drivers. Supported hardware includes printers, scanners, audio devices, cameras, Bluetooth equipment, and keyboards. The product page says its database contains over 1 million continuously updated drivers. Installed drivers can be backed up to a compressed ZIP file for export and later reinstallation. Scans can run weekly or monthly, and restore-point tools can return the system to an earlier point after driver problems. Junk cleanup, a startup manager, and scheduled maintenance are included. The free version scans and finds updates online. The Full version costs $3 a month, billed monthly, with automatic updates and one year of technical support.