Cocktail vs Microsoft PC Manager
Cocktail
maintain.seMicrosoft PC Manager
pcmanager.microsoft.comSide by side
| Figure | Cocktail | Microsoft PC Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · PC Optimization Software | 8.1 (#35) | 8.5 (#10) |
| Spec score · PC optimisers | 8.0 (#48) | 8.5 (#18) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Junk cleanup | Yes | Yes |
| Startup manager | No | Yes |
Plans
Cocktail
- Single User License$29 a month
- Family License$59 a month
- Ten-Pack License$139 a month
- Business License$399 a month
- Single User License$19, paid once
- Family License$39, paid once
- Ten-Pack License$99, paid once
- Business License$299, paid once
In their own words
Microsoft PC Manager
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.