Bulk Crap Uninstaller vs IObit Uninstaller

Bulk Crap Uninstaller (BCUninstaller) is free Windows desktop software for removing multiple applications with minimal user input. It detects registered and hidden applications, portable apps, Chocolatey packages, Oculus and Steam apps, Windows Features, Store apps, and Windows Updates. It usually tries an application's original uninstaller, but also supports forced removal or removal by window, shortcut, or directory. Afterward, it can find leftovers and clean unused or empty folders in Program Files directories. Other tools include a startup manager, application ratings, Regex filtering, and options to browse, filter, and export application data. It verifies uninstaller certificates and can store settings in a single file. Setup, portable, and standalone portable downloads are offered. Version 6 supports Windows 10 or newer; it requires the.NET 8 desktop runtime unless using the portable version. The product is licensed under Apache 2.0 for free private and commercial use, subject to the license terms. The plan is free.

IObit Uninstaller is a Windows utility for removing programs, Windows apps, and related leftovers. Its free version includes batch uninstall, drag-and-drop uninstall, Windows app removal, and automatic cleanup of leftover items. The product can remove unwanted pre-installed Windows apps and system components, and it detects and manages trusted, ad-injecting, and malicious browser plugins. Forced uninstall creates a system restore point before removal. The listed free version supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Pro adds automatic removal of leftover files, folders, and registry traces, plus premium technical support. The 1-PC Pro plan is listed at $14.77 per year, and the 3-PC Pro plan at $16.77 per year; both include a 60-day money-back guarantee. The 3-PC plan includes family sharing and lists dedicated support for all PCs. The latest release adds support for 39 languages. IObit Uninstaller is listed for Windows only.