Best PC Optimization Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CCleaner is ranked #1 of 103 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Advanced SystemCare and Microsoft PC Manager. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Advanced SystemCare. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Argente Utilities at €0.75/mo.
Keeping a PC running smoothly can mean tackling several kinds of maintenance. Compare junk cleanup, driver updates, startup management, and scheduled maintenance to see which tasks each tool lists; restore-point tools, Windows support, and device limits add useful context. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you weigh access and cost. CCleaner, Advanced SystemCare, and Microsoft PC Manager are among the software names shown, alongside Glary Utilities and Wise Care 365. Consider which upkeep tasks matter for your PC and how many devices you need to cover, then compare the listed features and terms against those needs.
103 PC optimization software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 CCleaner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$3.75/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 2 Advanced SystemCare No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 3 Microsoft PC Manager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: Yes
- 4 Glary Utilities No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$3.33/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 5 Wise Care 365 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$3.33/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: Yes
- 6 Process Lasso No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$2.08/mo
- 7 Auslogics BoostSpeed No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: Yes
- 8 Kudu No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$5/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 9 AVG Secure Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Junk cleanup: NoStartup manager: NoDriver updates: Yes
- 10 Snappy Driver Installer Origin No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free Driver updates: Yes
- 11 DriverPack Solution No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free Driver updates: Yes
- 12 Avira System Speedup No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: Yes
- 13 Chris Titus Tech WinUtil No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free
- 14 WinZenith No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 15 WhaleClean No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$4.99/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 16 Wintoys No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2Free Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: Yes
- 17 System Mechanic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$4.16/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 18 Wise Disk Cleaner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Junk cleanup: Yes
- 19 Avast One iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: Yes
- 20 Driver Genius No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free
- 21 Argente Utilities No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0€0.75/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: No
- 22 DriverMax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$0.87/mo Driver updates: Yes
- 23 Kerish PC Doctor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$2.08/mo Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 24 Driver Easy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$2.50/mo Junk cleanup: YesDriver updates: Yes
- 25 SysManager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Junk cleanup: YesStartup manager: YesDriver updates: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which PC optimization software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
CCleaner is ranked #1 of 103 with a score of 9.7. Advanced SystemCare is second and Microsoft PC Manager third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Argente Utilities has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.