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Head-to-head · Disk Cleanup Software

CCleaner vs WinDirStat

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score CCleaner #1 in Disk Cleanup Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CCleaner
WinDirStat #7 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit WinDirStat

CCleaner leads on 0 checks, WinDirStat on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check 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 disk cleanup software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

CCleaner is the better fit for broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup. WinDirStat is the better fit for free Windows disk-usage visualization.

  • CCleaner fits best

    Broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup

  • WinDirStat fits best

    Free Windows disk-usage visualization

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Side by side

Feature CCleaner 9.3/10 Visit ↗ WinDirStat 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.2
Ranking #1 in Disk Cleanup Software #7 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for Broad Windows, Mac and Android cleanup Free Windows disk-usage visualization
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
Support Tickets, Docs Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features CCleaner 0/4 · WinDirStat 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
  • Interactive treemap pairs file size with file-type color.
  • Sortable lists, extension statistics, and largest-file views aid investigation.
  • Can filter results, find duplicate files by content, and export scans.
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
  • Windows-only desktop software.
  • Cleanup actions are manual: users choose items to open, move, or delete.
  • Community support rather than a dedicated support channel.
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…

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When a Windows drive starts filling up, WinDirStat helps show where the space is going. This free, open-source desktop analyzer scans drives or individual folders, then presents storage use through sortable lists, largest-file views,…

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  1. CCleanerDisk Cleanup Software 9.3Free plan
  2. WinDirStatDisk Cleanup Software 8.2Free plan

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

  • WinDirStat — where it wins

    • Interactive treemap pairs file size with file-type color.
    • Sortable lists, extension statistics, and largest-file views aid investigation.
    • Can filter results, find duplicate files by content, and export scans.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop software.
    • Cleanup actions are manual: users choose items to open, move, or delete.
    • Community support rather than a dedicated support channel.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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