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CCleaner alternatives
CCleaner compared with 9 alternatives: BleachBit, CleanMyMac, WinDirStat, WizTree, OnyX and 4 more.
CCleaner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCleanerThis tool | Free plan · from $44.95/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| BleachBit | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
| CleanMyMac | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| WinDirStat | Free | Free | Windows |
| WizTree | Free plan · from $25 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| OnyX | Free | Free | macOS |
| AppCleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
| Ninite | Free plan · from $1/yr | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Pearcleaner | Free | Free | macOS |
| UniGetUI | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from CCleaner
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
- Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Windows and Linux users who want to free disk space at no cost
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
CleanMyMac
Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app
- CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- CCleaner has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CleanMyMac also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app
- Free
WinDirStat
Free, open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows
- WinDirStat is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- WinDirStat is open source, according to its own site.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Finding out what is filling a Windows drive at no cost
- Free plan · from $25 one-time
WizTree
Fast disk space analyzer for Windows and macOS
- WizTree starts at $25 one-time purchase (Individual supporter code, 1 year of upgrades). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
- WizTree can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Finding what is filling up a Windows or Mac drive
- Free
OnyX
Free maintenance, cleaning and tweaking utility for macOS
- OnyX is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Mac users who want maintenance and cache cleaning without Terminal commands
- Free
AppCleaner
Small Mac utility that uninstalls apps and their leftover files
- AppCleaner is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Mac users who want an app's support files removed along with the app
- Free plan · from $1/yr
Ninite
Installs and updates many Windows apps at once
- Ninite starts at $1 per machine / year (Nintune); Ninite Pro starts at $1 per machine / month. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only Ninite lists a web app.
- Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Ninite also covers workflow automation and reports.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
Suits: Setting up a new Windows PC with the usual free apps in one pass
- Free
Pearcleaner
Free, source-available app uninstaller and cleaner for Mac
- Pearcleaner is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
Suits: Mac users who want leftover files removed when they uninstall an app
- Free
UniGetUI
Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more
- UniGetUI is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
- Only UniGetUI lists a Linux app.
- Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
- UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
- UniGetUI also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Windows users who want WinGet, Scoop and Chocolatey without the command line
Limits worth knowing in CCleaner
- Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater, software updates, automatic cleaning and the complete Health Check all need a paid plan.
- CCleaner Professional is sold as an annual subscription, not a one-time license, and the Pro plan covers a single PC.
- The site prices by visitor location. The US dollar prices here come from a copy of the plans page archived on May 11, 2026.
- The PC app needs Windows 8 or later and excludes S mode and RT editions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CCleaner?
The alternatives to CCleaner in this directory are BleachBit, CleanMyMac, WinDirStat, WizTree, OnyX, AppCleaner, Ninite, Pearcleaner and UniGetUI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CCleaner.
Is there a free alternative to CCleaner?
Yes. BleachBit, WinDirStat, OnyX, AppCleaner, Pearcleaner and UniGetUI are free to use. WizTree and Ninite have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which CCleaner alternatives work on Linux?
The CCleaner listing does not include a Linux app. BleachBit and UniGetUI list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to CCleaner?
BleachBit, WinDirStat and UniGetUI are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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