CCleaner
8.9#1 in pc optimisersFrom $44.95 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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WhaleClean
7.4#16 in pc optimization softwareFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWindows
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| Fact | CCleaner | WhaleClean |
|---|---|---|
| Driver updates | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Junk cleanup | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled cleaning | Paid plans can automatically clean data and schedule cleaning reminders. | The changelog says scheduled auto-cleaning can be set to run daily, weekly, or monthly. |
| Scheduled maintenance | Yes | Yes |
| Startup manager | Yes | Startup Manager identifies high impact startup programs and lets users disable them. |
| Windows support | windows 10 and 11 | windows 10 and 11 |
CCleaner plans
- FreeFree
- Professional$44.95 a year
- Professional Plus$64.95 a year
- Premium$89.95 a year
- CCleaner Professional Plus—
- CCleaner Professional—
WhaleClean plans
- FreeFree
- Pro Monthly$4.99 a month
- Pro Annual—
Pick CCleaner if…
CCleaner suits people who want cleanup and maintenance tools across Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS. Its one-device free plan may suit users who need basic cleaning and health checking.
Pick WhaleClean if…
It suits Windows 10 or 11 users seeking junk cleanup and startup controls, with Pro tools for driver, disk, duplicate, privacy, and threat work. The free installer supports offline installation without an account.