# Open-source alternatives to CCleaner

> We track 2 open-source alternatives to CCleaner, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. None of the 2 projects we track covers all 6 CCleaner jobs, so most people combine two or more.

CCleaner: Gen Digital's PC cleaner for Windows 11, 10 and 8.1. It removes junk files and browser data and can disable programs that slow startup; a free version exists. Professional (one PC, yearly) and Professional Plus (three devices, yearly) add automatic and scheduled cleaning, Driver Updater, Software Updater, Performance Optimizer, a full Health Check and Cloud Drive Cleaner. Prices on the plans page are shown in your local currency. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-21). Facts checked 2026-10-21.

## Projects

| Project | Use it instead? | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BleachBit](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/bleachbit) | Personal use: Yes. Business: Partly (Commercial use with conditions: Free to use at work; GPL conditions apply if you distribute modified versions). | junk-file-cleanup, browser-data-cleanup | Yes, desktop app; all features work offline | Free to use at work; GPL conditions apply if you distribute modified versions | None; no account, ads or paid tier | Not documented |
| [Czkawka and Krokiet](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/czkawka) | Personal use: Yes. Business: Partly (Commercial use with conditions: Free to use at work; GPL conditions apply if you distribute a modified Krokiet app). | duplicate-file-finder, largest-file-finder, junk-file-cleanup | Yes, desktop and command-line app with no internet access | Free to use at work; GPL conditions apply if you distribute a modified Krokiet app | None; free with no ads | Not documented; similar-video search needs ffmpeg |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to CCleaner?

Yes. BleachBit and Czkawka and Krokiet are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers only part of what CCleaner does, so check which job you need.

### Can I do remove junk and temporary files locally without a CCleaner subscription?

Yes, with BleachBit (GPL-3.0-or-later) and Czkawka and Krokiet (MIT AND GPL-3.0-only). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do clear browser history locally without a CCleaner subscription?

Yes, with BleachBit (GPL-3.0-or-later). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which CCleaner alternatives can I use commercially?

With conditions: BleachBit and Czkawka and Krokiet. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of CCleaner?

Not as of 2026-10-21. Remove junk and temporary files, clear browser history, automatic and scheduled cleaning, disable programs that slow startup, driver Updater and software Updater for installed apps are covered by different projects.

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