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Head-to-head · PC Optimization Software

CCleaner vs Glary Utilities

  • 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
Glary Utilities #7 in PC Optimization Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Try Glary Utilities

CCleaner leads on 0 checks, Glary Utilities on 1, and 6 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

CCleaner scores higher on our rubric for pc optimization software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Glary Utilities leads on device limit: 3 devices versus 1 devices.

CCleaner is the better fit for users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner. Glary Utilities is the better fit for windows users seeking broad free optimization.

  • CCleaner fits best

    Users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner

  • Glary Utilities fits best

    Windows users seeking broad free optimization

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Side by side

Feature CCleaner 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Glary Utilities 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in PC Optimization Software #7 in PC Optimization Software
Best for Users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner Windows users seeking broad free optimization
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $44.95/device/yr $39.95/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 90 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Android Windows
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features CCleaner 5/5 · Glary Utilities 5/5
Junk cleanup ✓ ✓
Startup manager ✓ ✓
Driver updates ✓ ✓
Scheduled maintenance ✓ ✓
Restore-point tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Windows support Windows 10 and 11 Windows 10 and 11
Device limit 1 devices 3 devices (best)
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
  • Combines cleanup, registry repair, startup, driver, and software tools
  • Free edition includes manual updates and a free download
  • Supports scheduled maintenance, restore points, recovery, and duplicate removal
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
  • Automatic updating and maintenance are Professional features
  • Available for Windows only
  • The Free plan uses manual updates rather than automatic updating
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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Glary Utilities is a Windows utility suite for maintaining and troubleshooting PCs running Windows 10 and 11. It brings together junk- and temporary-file cleanup, registry repair, startup program management, driver and software update…

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  1. CCleanerPC Optimization Software 9.3Free plan
  2. Glary UtilitiesPC Optimization Software 8.8Free 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

  • Glary Utilities — where it wins

    • Combines cleanup, registry repair, startup, driver, and software tools
    • Free edition includes manual updates and a free download
    • Supports scheduled maintenance, restore points, recovery, and duplicate removal

    Where it doesn't

    • Automatic updating and maintenance are Professional features
    • Available for Windows only
    • The Free plan uses manual updates rather than automatic updating

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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