BleachBit vs Revo Uninstaller (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, BleachBit grades higher than Revo Uninstaller: 3.0 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
BleachBit grades higher on the free plan and platforms. Revo Uninstaller grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Revo Uninstaller
Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries
Free plan · from $24.95 one-time
Which one is for you
Pick BleachBit if
- Fits if you're on Windows or Linux and want disk space back at no cost
- Works for administrators who script clean-ups across many machines from the command line
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you're on a Mac, as macOS support is experimental with limited features
- Not for you if you want updates to install themselves, since you download each one by hand
- Tight if you're on Linux and want the winapp2.ini cleaners, because that import is Windows only
- Watch out: the current installer is for Windows 10 and 11; XP, Vista, 7 and 8 need the older 4.7.0 release
- Not for you if you want it on a phone or in a browser, as it's a desktop program only
Pick Revo Uninstaller if
- Fits if you want uninstalls to include registry and file leftovers
- Works for technicians who need a portable uninstaller on a USB stick
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you are on Mac or Linux, as it is Windows only
- Watch out: Pro updates last 1 or 2 years depending on the option bought, though the licence itself is lifetime
- Watch out: registry cleaning is a separate product, Revo Registry Cleaner
- Pricey if you need 2 or 3 PCs, since prices rise per computer
How we grade them
| 3.0GPABleachBitVery good | 2.6GPARevo UninstallerGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AIt costs nothing, and the site calls it free forever. A plain download, no registration, no license activation, no ads and no upsells. The code is open source under GPLv3, and donations are optional. | APro is $24.95 once for one PC, under a year of what this category's middle subscription costs. Updates last 1 year, or 2 for $39.95. |
| Free plan and trial | AEvery feature is free. The features page says every user has the "Pro" version, so there's nothing to unlock. | CA free edition and a portable version exist, plus a 30-day Pro trial. The page doesn't itemise how the free edition differs from Pro. |
| Features | CClearing out junk is one job and BleachBit covers it: cleaners for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, VLC and dozens more, a preview of every file first, shredding, free-space wiping, a command line and cleaners you can write. It's that one chore, and the winapp2 import is Windows only. | BLeftover scans, forced uninstall, batch uninstall, browser extensions, backups and Hunter Mode. Registry cleaning is a separate paid product. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating is on record, but nothing needs setting up: tick what to clean, hit preview, delete only what you want, so nothing vanishes by surprise. Updates aren't automatic, mind. The app can tell you there's a new version, then you download it by hand. | BNo rating on record. You pick a program and uninstall it, with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CA program for computers and nothing else: Windows and Linux, no web version, no phone apps, and macOS listed as experimental with limited features. It brings a command line for scripting and cleaners for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, VLC and LibreOffice. | DWindows only on the desktop, and the Android products are separate. No listed integrations. |
| Best for | free disk cleaning on Windows and Linux | removing Windows programs and their leftovers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: BleachBit and Revo Uninstaller. How we grade
Where they differ
- BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
- Revo Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Revo Uninstaller also covers file management.
In commonFree planWindowsWorks offlineDisk cleanup
At a glance
| BleachBit | Revo Uninstaller | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates |
| Free plan | Every feature is free, with no registration, license activation, ads or upsells; the site describes it as free forever. Donations are optional. | Revo Uninstaller Free, with a free portable version; the vendor's page does not itemize how its feature list differs from Pro. |
| Free trial | None listed | 30-day free trial of Pro |
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Andrew Ziem | VS REVO GROUP |
| Price read from | bleachbit.org | revouninstaller.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
BleachBit
- There is no regular macOS version: the download page lists Mac OS X support as experimental with limited features.
- The current Windows installer is for Windows 10 and 11; Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 need the older 4.7.0 release.
- Importing winapp2.ini, which adds thousands of extra cleaners, is available on Windows only.
- New versions are not installed automatically; the app can notify you, and updates are downloaded from the website by hand.
Revo Uninstaller
- Windows only on the desktop; the vendor's Android products are separate.
- Pro's license to use is lifetime, but updates last 1 or 2 years depending on the option bought.
- Registry cleaning is sold separately as Revo Registry Cleaner, with its own free and Pro editions.
- The vendor offers a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Key features
BleachBit
- Junk and cache cleaning
- Removes temporary files, browser caches, logs and other junk, using built-in cleaners for Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox, VLC, system logs and many other targets.
- Privacy cleaning
- Erases browsing history, cookies, saved passwords and application traces across several browsers in one step. A cookie manager for keeping chosen cookies is new in the 5.1.0 beta.
- Preview before deleting
- You tick the items to clean, click preview to see every file that would be removed, and then delete only what you want.
- Shredding and free-space wiping
- Shreds sensitive files so their contents cannot be read, and overwrites free disk space to hide files that were deleted earlier.
- Command line and custom cleaners
- A command line interface supports scripting and automation, advanced users can write cleaners in CleanerML, and Windows users can import winapp2.ini for thousands more.
- Linux system cleaners
- On Linux it can clear memory and swap, delete unused localizations and broken shortcuts, and clean the APT, Pacman, Snap, Yum and DNF package managers.
Revo Uninstaller
- Leftover scanning
- After the standard uninstall runs, scans for remaining files and registry entries, with three scan depths.
- Forced uninstall
- Removes remnants of programs that were already uninstalled or are only partly installed.
- Quick and batch uninstall
- Uninstalls several programs in one pass.
- Windows apps and browser extensions
- Handles Windows Store apps and browser extensions as well as desktop programs.
- Real-time monitoring and logs database
- Watches system changes during an install and draws on a collection of trace logs for many programs.
- Backups and Hunter Mode
- Multi-level backups and an uninstall history allow a removal to be reversed, and Hunter Mode picks a program by pointing at its window.
Plans
BleachBit
BleachBit$0
The complete cleaner for Windows and Linux, open source under GPLv3. The features page says every user has the "Pro" version.
Revo Uninstaller
Free$0
Free edition for Windows, with a free portable version for use on unlimited computers.
Pro, 1 year of updates$24.95
one-time for 1 PC, lifetime license with 1 year of updates
Leftover scanning in three modes, forced uninstall, batch uninstall, Hunter Mode and a logs database. Prices rise for 2 or 3 PCs.
Pro, 2 years of updates$39.95
one-time for 1 PC, lifetime license with 2 years of updates
The same Pro features with a second year of updates included.
Pro Portable$29.95
one-time, 1 year of updates
Pro features for a USB stick; licensed per user, not per computer. A 2-year option is $44.95.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, BleachBit or Revo Uninstaller?
As of Nov 12, 2026, BleachBit is free, and Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates.
Which has a free plan, BleachBit or Revo Uninstaller?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both BleachBit and Revo Uninstaller have a free plan.
Which platforms do BleachBit and Revo Uninstaller run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only BleachBit lists a Linux app. Both list a Windows app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.