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Head-to-head · PC Optimization Software

CCleaner vs Avira System Speedup

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score CCleaner #2 in PC Optimization Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit CCleaner
Avira System Speedup #5 in PC Optimization Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Avira

CCleaner leads on 0 checks, Avira System Speedup on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCCleaner · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresCCleaner · 5 of 5

CCleaner scores higher on our rubric for pc optimization software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

CCleaner is the better fit for users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner. Avira System Speedup is the better fit for free Windows speed and game optimization.

  • CCleaner fits best

    Users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner

  • Avira System Speedup fits best

    Free Windows speed and game optimization

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Side by side

Feature CCleaner 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Avira System Speedup 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #2 in PC Optimization Software #5 in PC Optimization Software
Best for Users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner Free Windows speed and game optimization
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $44.95/device/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 60 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Android Windows
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CCleaner 5/5 · Avira System Speedup 4/5
Junk cleanup ✓ ✓
Startup manager ✓ ✓
Driver updates ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scheduled maintenance ✓ ✓
Restore-point tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Windows support Windows 10 and 11 Windows 10 and 11
Device limit 1 devices 1 devices
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan covers standard cleaning, privacy, and Basic Health Check
  • Professional adds driver updates, optimization, and scheduled cleaning
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, Google Drive, and OneDrive
  • Free cleanup, startup, browser, registry, and maintenance tools
  • Includes battery, power, backup, restore, and Game Booster features
  • Supports Windows 10 and 11 with a one-device setup
Cons
  • The Free plan omits driver updates and Performance Optimizer
  • Professional covers one PC per annual subscription
  • Some advanced features require higher-priced annual tiers
  • Advanced cleaning and speed optimization require the Pro plan
  • Coverage is limited to Windows devices
  • No verified driver updates or integrations are documented
Our verdict

CCleaner is a PC maintenance utility for consumers and businesses, centered on cleaning removable junk such as temporary files, browser data, and application residue. It also manages Windows startup items, updates software and device…

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Avira System Speedup is a freemium PC optimization utility for Windows users who want to clean unnecessary files, manage startup applications, remove browser traces, and optimize disk and registry settings. Its free edition is suited to…

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  1. CCleanerPC Optimization Software 9.3Free plan
  2. Avira System SpeedupPC Optimization Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CCleaner — where it wins

    • Free plan covers standard cleaning, privacy, and Basic Health Check
    • Professional adds driver updates, optimization, and scheduled cleaning
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, Google Drive, and OneDrive

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan omits driver updates and Performance Optimizer
    • Professional covers one PC per annual subscription
    • Some advanced features require higher-priced annual tiers

  • Avira System Speedup — where it wins

    • Free cleanup, startup, browser, registry, and maintenance tools
    • Includes battery, power, backup, restore, and Game Booster features
    • Supports Windows 10 and 11 with a one-device setup

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced cleaning and speed optimization require the Pro plan
    • Coverage is limited to Windows devices
    • No verified driver updates or integrations are documented

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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