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Head-to-head · Disk Cleanup Software

Glary Disk Cleaner vs WinDirStat

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Glary Disk Cleaner #5 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glarysoft
WinDirStat #7 in Disk Cleanup Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit WinDirStat

Glary Disk Cleaner 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 scoreGlary Disk Cleaner · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth

Glary Disk Cleaner scores higher on our rubric for disk cleanup software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Glary Disk Cleaner is the better fit for people seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup. WinDirStat is the better fit for free Windows disk-usage visualization.

  • Glary Disk Cleaner fits best

    People seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup

  • WinDirStat fits best

    Free Windows disk-usage visualization

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Side by side

Feature Glary Disk Cleaner 8.4/10 Visit ↗ WinDirStat 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #5 in Disk Cleanup Software #7 in Disk Cleanup Software
Best for People seeking simple free Windows junk cleanup Free Windows disk-usage visualization
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Glary Disk Cleaner 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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…

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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. Glary Disk CleanerDisk Cleanup Software 8.4Free plan
  2. WinDirStatDisk Cleanup Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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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