Best CCleaner Alternatives

The top-ranked CCleaner alternative is BleachBit (Open Source). The best free option is Wise Disk Cleaner.

CCleaner is a well-known PC cleanup tool, but users seek alternatives after past privacy incidents, bundled software, or a desire for lighter, ad-free cleaners. Some want open-source options. Below are the top system cleaner alternatives.

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#1

BleachBit

Open Source

Free open-source system cleaner for Windows and Linux.

WindowsLinux
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#2

Wise Disk Cleaner

Free

Free tool to clear junk files and reclaim disk space.

Windows
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#3

Wise Care 365

Freemium

All-in-one PC cleanup and optimization suite for Windows.

Windows
#4

Glary Utilities

Freemium

System maintenance suite with disk defrag and cleanup tools.

Windows
#5

Advanced SystemCare

Freemium

System optimization suite with a dedicated gaming mode.

Windows
#6

PrivaZer

Freemium

Deep cleanup tool that removes traces and junk securely.

Windows
#7

CleanMyMac X

Subscription

Mac cleanup tool that removes junk, malware, and frees storage.

macOS
#8

AVG TuneUp

Paid

Maintenance suite that cleans junk and improves speed.

WindowsmacOSAndroid
#9

System Ninja

Freemium

Lightweight PC cleaner and optimization tool.

Windows
#10

Ashampoo WinOptimizer

Freemium

Comprehensive Windows optimization and cleanup toolkit.

Windows
#11

Stacer

Open Source

Open-source Linux optimizer and system monitor with cleanup tools.

Linux
#12

Disk Cleanup

Free

The built-in free Windows cleaner for removing temporary and system files.

Windows

CCleaner alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to CCleaner?

BleachBit is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to CCleaner?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are BleachBit, Wise Disk Cleaner and Stacer.

Which CCleaner alternatives work on Mac?

CleanMyMac X and AVG TuneUp run on macOS.

Which CCleaner alternatives work on Linux?

BleachBit and Stacer run on Linux.

Are there CCleaner alternatives for Android?

Yes: AVG TuneUp have Android apps.

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