CCleaner
PC cleaning and optimisation tool from Gen Digital, with a free version and paid Pro tiers.
- Pricing
- Freemium · see prices
- Platforms
- Windows
- Categories
- Utilities & system
About CCleaner
CCleaner, originally from Piriform and now owned by Gen Digital, cleans temporary files and browser data on Windows PCs and offers optimisation tools. The free version provides standard cleaning, standard privacy protection and a basic Health Check. Paid tiers add a complete Health Check, a Performance Optimizer, a Driver Updater, software updates to close security holes, automatic browser-history and tracker cleaning, low-disk-space prevention, and cloud cleaning for Google Drive and OneDrive. Higher bundles cover more devices and add Recuva Pro for file recovery, Speccy Pro for system information and Kamo for anti-tracking. Separate CCleaner apps exist for Mac, Android and iOS.
Good for
Windows users who want a guided tool for clearing junk files and browser traces, and paid users who want driver and software updating in one place.
Watch out for
Many of the features shown are paid only. The pricing page lists struck-through and 'now' prices, so check the actual renewal price. Gen Digital notes it may receive commissions on some purchases.
Pricing notes
As of October 2026 the plans page lists Free; Pro $44.95; Pro Plus (up to 3 devices) $64.95; and Premium Bundle (up to 5 devices) $64.95, shown down from $89.95. Billing period is not stated on the page, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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