CCleaner vs Geek Uninstaller (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CCleaner grades higher than Geek Uninstaller: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 6, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
CCleaner grades higher on features and platforms. Geek Uninstaller grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
Geek Uninstaller
Portable Windows uninstaller that scans for leftovers after removal
Which one is for you
Pick CCleaner if
- Fits if you want junk cleaning, browser cleanup and startup control in one Windows app
- Works for households covering several PCs, Macs and Android devices on one plan
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to pay once, as Professional is sold as an annual subscription
- Pricey if you have more than one computer, since Pro at $44.95 a year covers a single PC and 3 devices cost $64.95
- Tight if you're staying free and want scheduled cleaning, the Driver Updater or the full Health Check, as all are paid
- Watch out: the Premium Bundle shows $64.95 for the first year, then renews at $89.95
- Watch out: prices change by your location, and the PC app needs Windows 8 or later, not S mode or RT
Pick Geek Uninstaller if
- Fits if you want a portable Windows uninstaller with no install
- Works for personal PCs where free is enough
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use a Mac or Linux, as Windows only is listed
- Not for you if it is for business use or you need support, as the free edition is personal and unsupported
- Tight if you remove programs in bulk, since batch removal is Pro
- Watch out: the 'from $24.95' Pro price starts a range the page doesn't show, and the Pro trial length isn't stated
How we grade them
| 2.8GPACCleanerGood | 2.6GPAGeek UninstallerGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $44.95 a year for one PC, about $3.75 a month against a middle of $2.99 in this category, and it renews where most utilities here are bought once. Three devices means Pro Plus at $64.95. Middling, in other words, with Recuva Pro and Speccy Pro included in the bigger plan. | AFree for personal use, and Pro is $24.95 one-time, a 'from' price, under a year of this category's typical subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | BCCleaner Free costs nothing on one device: standard cleaning, standard privacy protection and a basic Health Check. The complete Health Check, automatic cleaning, the Driver Updater and cloud drive cleaning are all paid, and the Pro trial runs 14 days with no card. | BClean and force removal, Microsoft Store app removal and a leftover scan are free, for personal use and without support. |
| Features | BThis covers the whole clean-up job: junk and browser cleaning, a registry cleaner, startup control, a Health Check, driver and software updates, and a Cloud Drive Cleaner that hunts duplicates in OneDrive and Google Drive. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. | CUninstalling, leftover scan and force removal. It does that job fully, but it is a smaller one, and batch removal and the installation monitor are Pro. |
| Ease of use | BIts iPhone app sits at 4.6 from 3,097 App Store ratings, short of the 4.7 an A asks for. On a PC, Health Check analyzes the machine and suggests fixes, so you aren't left guessing which boxes to tick. | BOne portable file: run it and pick a program. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Android and iOS, plus cleaning inside Google Drive and OneDrive. No web app and no API on record, which is what keeps it off the top mark. The PC app needs Windows 8 or later and won't run on S mode or RT editions. | DWindows only, with native x64 and ARM64 builds. It needs administrator permissions. |
| Best for | clearing junk off a Windows PC | a portable Windows uninstaller |
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: CCleaner and Geek Uninstaller. How we grade
Where they differ
- Geek Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
At a glance
| CCleaner | Geek Uninstaller | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro) | $24.95 one-time for Pro |
| Free plan | CCleaner Free: standard cleaning, standard privacy protection and a basic Health Check. Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater and automatic cleaning are paid. | Geek Uninstaller Free: clean and force removal, Microsoft Store app removal and leftover scan. Personal use only, with no support. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of CCleaner Professional, with no personal or card details needed | Free trial of Pro offered; its length is not stated |
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| Made by | Gen Digital Inc. | Thomas Koen |
| Price read from | web.archive.org (not the vendor's own page) | geekuninstaller.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Geek Uninstaller
- Windows only, and it needs administrator permissions.
- The free edition is for personal use only and comes with no support.
- Batch removal, the installation monitor and startup management are Pro features.
- The "from $24.95" Pro price starts a range; the vendor's page does not show the other tiers, and Pro's trial length is not stated.
Key features
CCleaner
- Junk and browser cleaning
- Removes unused files and deletes browsing data, cookies and trackers from the major browsers. Standard cleaning and privacy protection are in the free version.
- Health Check
- Analyzes the PC, recommends quick fixes and then tries to tune and update it. The free version has a basic Health Check and paid plans the complete one.
- Performance Optimizer
- A paid feature aimed at a PC's speed and battery life. The vendor's pages describe temporarily freezing apps while you are not using them.
- Driver Updater and Software Updater
- Paid plans update out-of-date hardware drivers and installed apps, the latter to close security holes in old software.
- Registry Cleaner and startup control
- Clears errors and broken settings from the Windows registry and lets you disable programs that run when the computer starts.
- Cloud Drive Cleaner
- Scans Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive for duplicates and large or old files, shows how much space can be freed and lets you choose what to delete. Paid plans only.
Geek Uninstaller
- Clean Removal
- Runs a scan for leftover files and registry entries after a program's own uninstaller finishes, then removes what it finds.
- Force Removal
- Intended for stubborn or broken programs whose uninstaller will not run.
- Microsoft Store apps
- Removes Microsoft Store apps on Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, switched to from the View menu.
- Portable single EXE
- Runs without installing and starts quickly; one file covers 32-bit, 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Includes search by typing and 40+ languages.
- Pro: installation monitor and batch removal
- The paid edition watches installations in real time, manages startup programs and removes several programs in one run.
Plans
CCleaner
Free$0
Standard cleaning and privacy protection with a basic Health Check, for one device.
Pro$44.95
per year for 1 PC, annual subscription
Complete Health Check, Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater, software updates, cloud drive cleaning, automatic cleaning and priority support.
Pro Plus$64.95
per year for up to 3 devices
Everything in Pro for up to 3 devices, plus Recuva Pro and Speccy Pro and the Pro versions of CCleaner for Mac and Android.
Premium Bundle$89.95
per year for up to 5 devices
Everything in Pro Plus for up to 5 devices, plus Kamo and 24/7 premium technical support. Shown discounted to $64.95 for the first year.
Geek Uninstaller
Free$0
Personal use only, no support. Single portable EXE, about 4.6 MB as a ZIP.
Pro$24.95
one-time, lifetime license ("from" price)
Adds a real-time installation monitor, startup management, batch removal and support. A portable license is available.
Ways to pay less
CCleaner
- Other savings
Premium Bundle at $64.95 instead of $89.95
The plans page showed the Premium Bundle at $64.95 against a crossed-out $89.95, with no end date. The vendor's checkout lists $89.95 as the yearly fee after the first 12 months.
Geek Uninstaller
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CCleaner or Geek Uninstaller?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro), and Geek Uninstaller starts at $24.95 one-time for Pro.
Which has a free plan, CCleaner or Geek Uninstaller?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both CCleaner and Geek Uninstaller have a free plan.
Which platforms do CCleaner and Geek Uninstaller run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only CCleaner lists macOS, iOS and Android apps. 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.