Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
CCleaner leads this list of 97 (record score 8.4, free plan). Avast Cleanup Premium is next (record score 8.3, free plan), and Avira System Speedup is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 7.9).
PC optimization software helps manage junk cleanup, startup tasks, driver updates and scheduled maintenance on a computer. Restore-point tools and device limits can also matter when you compare options.
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 CCleaner | CCleaner suits people seeking cleanup and maintenance tools across desktop and mobile platforms, including users who want to manage startup apps or scan supported cloud… | 8.4 | $44.95 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Avast Cleanup Premium | Avast Cleanup Premium cleans junk and manages startups on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. | 8.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Avira System Speedup | Avira System Speedup cleans junk and manages startups on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. | 7.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Advanced SystemCare | Advanced SystemCare suits Windows users seeking cleanup, startup management, and privacy controls. | 7.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Process Lasso | Process Lasso is a Windows tool available in free and paid versions. | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Kudu | Kudu cleans junk, manages startups and updates drivers on Linux, macOS and Windows, with web and API access. | 7.6 | $5 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Glary Utilities | It may suit Windows PC users looking for cleanup, maintenance, startup management or file recovery tools. | 7.5 | $39.95 a year | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Auslogics BoostSpeed | Auslogics BoostSpeed cleans junk and manages startup apps on Windows. | 7.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Norton Utilities Ultimate | Norton Utilities Ultimate provides junk cleanup and scheduled maintenance on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. | 7.1 | $59.99 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Wise Disk Cleaner | Wise Disk Cleaner removes junk and schedules maintenance on Windows 10 and 11. | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
This guide lets you compare the free plan, paid starting price, Windows support and platform coverage shown for each tool. Check the features and pricing that match your computer and maintenance needs.
CCleaner suits people seeking cleanup and maintenance tools across desktop and mobile platforms, including users who want to manage startup apps or scan supported cloud…
Avast Cleanup Premium cleans junk and manages startups on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1Avira System Speedup cleans junk and manages startups on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1Advanced SystemCare suits Windows users seeking cleanup, startup management, and privacy controls.
WindowsProcess Lasso is a Windows tool available in free and paid versions.
WindowsKudu cleans junk, manages startups and updates drivers on Linux, macOS and Windows, with web and API access.
It may suit Windows PC users looking for cleanup, maintenance, startup management or file recovery tools.
Auslogics BoostSpeed cleans junk and manages startup apps on Windows.
Norton Utilities Ultimate provides junk cleanup and scheduled maintenance on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
Wise Disk Cleaner removes junk and schedules maintenance on Windows 10 and 11.
BleachBit is open-source junk cleanup software for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Driver Genius handles Windows drivers on up to three devices.
Microsoft PC Manager suits Windows 10 and 11 users looking for free cleanup and storage tools.
Paid Windows app for junk removal, startup controls and driver updates.
Chris Titus Tech WinUtil installs apps, applies tweaks and fixes Windows 11 issues with PowerShell tools.
DriversCloud suits beginners and professionals who need to identify, back up, or restore Windows drivers, or inspect PC configurations and crash reports.
SysManager cleans junk, manages startups, updates drivers and schedules maintenance on Windows.
WindowsCleaner cleans junk, schedules maintenance and offers restore-point tools on Windows 10 and 11.
It suits Windows 10 and 11 users looking for PC cleanup, startup management, and scheduled maintenance tools.
Windows suite to clean, analyze, optimize and customize PCs, with scheduled maintenance.
Windows app for removing junk files and controlling startup apps.
Windows app with junk removal, startup controls and scheduled maintenance.
Paid Windows app for updating drivers and removing PC junk.
Fregonator cleans junk, manages startups, updates drivers and schedules maintenance on Windows.
Windows app that removes junk, manages startup, updates drivers and schedules maintenance.
Look for a free plan when you want to begin without payment. A free trial can provide a separate way to evaluate paid software before a charge.
Paid-from prices differ across tools. Avast Cleanup Premium lists $65.99 per year with a 30-day trial, while Glary Utilities and Wise Care 365 list paid plans from $39.95 per year.
Compare junk cleanup, startup manager, driver updates and scheduled maintenance support. These fields show which type of PC upkeep a tool addresses.
Restore-point tools are another comparison point. Check the listing for restore-point support if you want that option included.
Windows support is a core filter for this list. Platform coverage also includes macOS, Android, iOS, Linux and web options, so match the software to the devices you plan to manage.
Check the device limit before you choose a plan. A limit can affect whether one purchase fits the computers or other supported devices you want to cover.
