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Open-source alternatives to CCleaner

CCleaner is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

CCleaner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CCleaner

  1. 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.
    BleachBit vs CCleanerBleachBit pricing and details

  2. 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.
    WinDirStat vs CCleanerWinDirStat pricing and details

  3. 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 vs CCleanerUniGetUI pricing and details

  4. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • Stats also covers menu bar app.
    Stats pricing and details

  5. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • Rectangle also covers window management.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  6. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  7. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  8. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only 7-Zip lists a Linux app.
    • Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  10. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  11. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    • Ditto also covers clipboard manager.
    Ditto pricing and details

  12. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro).
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    ShareX pricing and details

25 more that are open source

All 37 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to CCleaner?

Yes. BleachBit, WinDirStat, UniGetUI, Stats, Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is CCleaner open source?

CCleaner is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

BleachBit, WinDirStat, UniGetUI, Stats, Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 28 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CCleaner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.