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Head-to-head · PC Optimization Software

Glary Utilities vs Auslogics BoostSpeed

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Glary Utilities #7 in PC Optimization Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Try Glary Utilities
Auslogics BoostSpeed #9 in PC Optimization Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Auslogics

Glary Utilities leads on 0 checks, Auslogics BoostSpeed 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 scoreGlary Utilities · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGlary Utilities · 5 of 5

Glary Utilities scores higher on our rubric for pc optimization software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

Glary Utilities is the better fit for windows users seeking broad free optimization. Auslogics BoostSpeed is the better fit for windows users prioritizing disk and scheduled cleanup.

  • Glary Utilities fits best

    Windows users seeking broad free optimization

  • Auslogics BoostSpeed fits best

    Windows users prioritizing disk and scheduled cleanup

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Side by side

Feature Glary Utilities 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Auslogics BoostSpeed 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #7 in PC Optimization Software #9 in PC Optimization Software
Best for Windows users seeking broad free optimization Windows users prioritizing disk and scheduled cleanup
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39.95/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 90 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Email, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Glary Utilities 5/5 · Auslogics BoostSpeed 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 3 devices 3 devices
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free tier covers diagnostics, registry, junk, and basic disk cleanup
  • Includes startup control, disk optimization, recovery, and scheduled maintenance
  • Pro adds full SSD optimization and unlimited advanced tool access
Cons
  • Automatic updating and maintenance are Professional features
  • Available for Windows only
  • The Free plan uses manual updates rather than automatic updating
  • Windows-only software
  • Full SSD optimization and scheduled defragmentation require Pro
  • Driver Updater is a separate Auslogics product
Our verdict

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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Auslogics BoostSpeed is a Windows PC maintenance and optimization suite for users who want one place to clean junk and temporary files, manage startup programs, tune disks, adjust internet settings, customize Windows, and maintain recovery…

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  1. Glary UtilitiesPC Optimization Software 8.8Free plan
  2. Auslogics BoostSpeedPC Optimization Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Auslogics BoostSpeed — where it wins

    • Free tier covers diagnostics, registry, junk, and basic disk cleanup
    • Includes startup control, disk optimization, recovery, and scheduled maintenance
    • Pro adds full SSD optimization and unlimited advanced tool access

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only software
    • Full SSD optimization and scheduled defragmentation require Pro
    • Driver Updater is a separate Auslogics product

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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