CCleaner vs Revo Uninstaller (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, CCleaner grades higher than Revo Uninstaller: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 6, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
CCleaner grades higher on the free plan and platforms. Revo Uninstaller grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on features 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
Revo Uninstaller
Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries
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 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
| 2.8GPACCleanerGood | 2.6GPARevo 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | BLeftover scans, forced uninstall, batch uninstall, browser extensions, backups and Hunter Mode. Registry cleaning is a separate paid product. |
| 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. | BNo rating on record. You pick a program and uninstall it, with nothing to set up. |
| 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 on the desktop, and the Android products are separate. No listed integrations. |
| Best for | clearing junk off a Windows PC | 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: CCleaner and Revo Uninstaller. How we grade
Where they differ
- Revo Uninstaller can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CCleaner also covers system monitor.
- Revo Uninstaller also covers file management.
At a glance
| CCleaner | Revo Uninstaller | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro) | $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates |
| Free plan | CCleaner Free: standard cleaning, standard privacy protection and a basic Health Check. Performance Optimizer, Driver Updater and automatic cleaning are paid. | Revo Uninstaller Free, with a free portable version; the vendor's page does not itemize how its feature list differs from Pro. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of CCleaner Professional, with no personal or card details needed | 30-day free trial of Pro |
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| Made by | Gen Digital Inc. | VS REVO GROUP |
| Price read from | web.archive.org (not the vendor's own page) | revouninstaller.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 12, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Revo Uninstaller
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CCleaner or Revo Uninstaller?
As of Nov 12, 2026, CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro), and Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates.
Which has a free plan, CCleaner or Revo Uninstaller?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both CCleaner and Revo Uninstaller have a free plan.
Which platforms do CCleaner and Revo Uninstaller run on?
As of Nov 12, 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.