Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · PC Optimization Software

Microsoft PC Manager vs Wise Disk Cleaner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft PC Manager #1 in PC Optimization Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Microsoft
Wise Disk Cleaner #8 in PC Optimization Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit site

Microsoft PC Manager leads on 0 checks, Wise Disk Cleaner on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft PC Manager · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresWise Disk Cleaner · 3 of 5

Microsoft PC Manager scores higher on our rubric for pc optimization software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Microsoft PC Manager is the better fit for windows users wanting a free basic optimizer. Wise Disk Cleaner is the better fit for free Windows disk-cleanup and scheduling.

  • Microsoft PC Manager fits best

    Windows users wanting a free basic optimizer

  • Wise Disk Cleaner fits best

    Free Windows disk-cleanup and scheduling

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Microsoft PC Manager 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Wise Disk Cleaner 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in PC Optimization Software #8 in PC Optimization Software
Best for Windows users wanting a free basic optimizer Free Windows disk-cleanup and scheduling
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Email Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft PC Manager 2/5 · Wise Disk Cleaner 3/5
Junk cleanup ✓ ✓
Startup manager ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Driver updates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scheduled maintenance Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Restore-point tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Windows support Windows 10 and 11 Windows 10 and 11
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers cleanup, storage analysis, startup, and process management
  • Includes Windows Update support and threat scanning
  • Adds uninstall, taskbar repair, and default-app reset tools
  • Free cleanup for junk files, privacy traces, and Windows update files
  • Supports SSD TRIM, hard-drive defragmentation, and Smart Optimize
  • Schedules cleanup daily, weekly, monthly, at logon, or when idle
Cons
  • Supports Windows 10 and 11 rather than multiple operating systems
  • Threat scanning runs through Windows Security Center
  • Its focus is routine maintenance rather than broader PC management
  • Focused on disk cleanup rather than startup management
  • Focused on disk cleanup rather than driver updates
  • Advanced system slimming should be paired with restore-point creation
Our verdict

Microsoft PC Manager is a free Windows utility for maintaining and managing PCs. It suits Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who want one place to inspect system health, remove unnecessary files, review storage use, manage startup items and…

Read the review →

Wise Disk Cleaner is a free Windows utility for reclaiming storage and maintaining PC drives. It is designed for people who want to scan, review, and remove temporary files, logs, caches, browser history, cookies, privacy traces, and…

Read the review →
  1. Microsoft PC ManagerPC Optimization Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Wise Disk CleanerPC Optimization Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft PC Manager — where it wins

    • Covers cleanup, storage analysis, startup, and process management
    • Includes Windows Update support and threat scanning
    • Adds uninstall, taskbar repair, and default-app reset tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Supports Windows 10 and 11 rather than multiple operating systems
    • Threat scanning runs through Windows Security Center
    • Its focus is routine maintenance rather than broader PC management

  • Wise Disk Cleaner — where it wins

    • Free cleanup for junk files, privacy traces, and Windows update files
    • Supports SSD TRIM, hard-drive defragmentation, and Smart Optimize
    • Schedules cleanup daily, weekly, monthly, at logon, or when idle

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on disk cleanup rather than startup management
    • Focused on disk cleanup rather than driver updates
    • Advanced system slimming should be paired with restore-point creation
  • Microsoft PC Manager9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad free toolkit for routine Windows cleanup, health checks, and maintenance.

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • Wise Disk Cleaner8.7/10 · Free plan

    A focused free tool for scheduled Windows cleanup, privacy traces, and drive maintenance.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

More comparisons

All PC optimization software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update