CCleaner vs Glary Disk Cleaner

CCleaner9.3Visit Glary Disk Cleaner8.4Visit

Higher score CCleaner #1 in Disk Cleanup Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CCleaner

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Glary Disk Cleaner #5 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glarysoft

• CCleaner fits best

  Broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup

• Glary Disk Cleaner fits best

  People seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup

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Side by side

Feature	CCleaner 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Glary Disk Cleaner 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Disk Cleanup Software	#5 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for	Broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup	People seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$44.95/device/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Android	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features CCleaner 0/4 · Glary Disk Cleaner 0/4
Scheduled cleanup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Duplicate file finding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser cleanup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Cleans junk, temporary files, browser data, and tracking data Combines startup, driver, software update, and scheduled-cleaning tools Supports Windows, macOS, and Android with secure wiping options	Scans Windows and application junk files, including temporary files Custom cleanup options and an ignore list provide control over deletions Shows cleanup history and supports rapid disk scanning
Cons	Many maintenance tools require the paid Professional plan The listed Professional price is per device per year Mac and Android Pro editions are included in Premium	Focused on cleanup rather than broader system optimization Designed for Windows desktop use, not other platforms Cleanup depth centers on junk files and browsing traces
Our verdict	CCleaner is a disk-cleanup and system-maintenance utility for Windows, macOS, and Android. Its Windows edition covers junk and temporary-file removal, startup management, driver and software updates, browser privacy cleanup, application… Read the review →	Glary Disk Cleaner is a free Windows desktop utility for people who want to remove unnecessary files without choosing a broader system-optimization suite. It scans Windows and application junk, including temporary files, and can remove… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CCleaner — where it wins

  • Cleans junk, temporary files, browser data, and tracking data
  • Combines startup, driver, software update, and scheduled-cleaning tools
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Android with secure wiping options

  Where it doesn't

  • Many maintenance tools require the paid Professional plan
  • The listed Professional price is per device per year
  • Mac and Android Pro editions are included in Premium

• Glary Disk Cleaner — where it wins

  • Scans Windows and application junk files, including temporary files
  • Custom cleanup options and an ignore list provide control over deletions
  • Shows cleanup history and supports rapid disk scanning

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on cleanup rather than broader system optimization
  • Designed for Windows desktop use, not other platforms
  • Cleanup depth centers on junk files and browsing traces

• CCleaner9.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad cleanup and maintenance tools across three platforms, with key features tiered by plan.

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• Glary Disk Cleaner8.4/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free Windows utility for clearing junk files and browsing traces.

  Visit GlarysoftFull verdict →