CCleaner
CCleaner: A mature PC cleaner with broad maintenance tools and a useful free plan. Ranked #2 of 97 in PC Optimization Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner.
At a glance
- Editor score9.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forUsers wanting a mature all-round PC cleaner
- Free planYes
- Paid from$44.95/device/yr
- Junk cleanupYes
- Founded2004 · London, United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on CCleaner
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 drivers, analyzes disk usage, uninstalls applications, manages browser plugins, creates Windows System Restore points before driver updates, and supports drive wiping. Separate versions are available for Windows, macOS, and Android, making it suitable for people who want one familiar maintenance brand across common personal devices.
The free plan is a practical entry point, with standard privacy protection, standard cleaning, and Basic Health Check. Professional costs $44.95 per PC per year and adds Complete Health Check, Driver Updater, Performance Optimizer, Software Updater, Smart Cleaning, and scheduled cleaning. Professional Plus costs $64.95 per year for up to 3 devices and includes the Professional features, Recuva Pro, and Speccy Pro. Premium Bundle costs $89.95 per year for up to 5 devices and adds Kamo plus 24/7 premium technical support. The paid tiers therefore suit households or users who need broader maintenance coverage, while the free edition fits basic cleanup.
Its strongest differentiator is the range of maintenance functions in one product: cleanup, startup management, uninstalling, disk analysis, scheduled maintenance, optimization, and driver handling are joined by restore-point creation before driver updates. Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive integrations add ecosystem fit. However, users seeking only a simple cleaner may not need the higher-tier tools, and the one-PC Professional plan is less suitable for multi-device households than the higher subscriptions. Choose CCleaner for an all-round maintenance toolkit with a free starting point; choose an alternative if your needs are limited to a narrower task or if you do not want annual per-device pricing.
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CCleaner fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $44.95/device/yr |
| Junk cleanup | Yes |
| Startup manager | Yes |
| Driver updates | Yes |
| Scheduled maintenance | Yes |
| Windows support | Windows 10 and 11 |
| Device limit | 1 devices |
| Restore-point tools | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | ccleaner.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to CCleaner
- Microsoft PC ManagerA broad free toolkit for routine Windows cleanup, health checks, and maintenance.9.4
- Advanced SystemCareA broad Windows optimizer with a capable free plan and one-device scope.9.2
- Wise Care 365A broad Windows maintenance toolkit with scheduled cleanup and a capable free edition.9.1
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