Fregonator

Free plan Windows

What Fregonator is

Fregonator is a free Windows utility for cleaning system files and running maintenance tasks. It removes temporary files, system caches and recycle-bin contents, and can free RAM. Basic, Advanced and Ultra cleanup modes provide different levels of cleanup; Ultra also updates apps through winget. Other tools include startup management, driver updates, scheduled maintenance, SSD TRIM, boot optimization and parallel cleanup tasks. Built-in DISM and SFC tools add system maintenance options, while selective bloatware removal can target examples such as Candy Crush and Bing apps and preserve apps such as Spotify and Netflix. The site says Fregonator creates a restore point before cleanup and leaves registry and browser data unchanged. Its FAQ says the app has no telemetry, internet connections or tracking. The software is described as open source under the MIT license, with code available on GitHub. It supports Windows 10 and 11 and requires PowerShell 5.1, which the site says is included with both. Basic cleanup does not need administrator permissions, but DISM, SFC and bloatware removal do. Installation is available through a PowerShell command or the winget package DTHCST.Fregonator.

Who it suits

Fregonator suits Windows 10 and 11 users looking for system cleanup and maintenance tools without an account. It may also suit users who want selective bloatware removal, app updates through winget, or MIT-licensed open-source software.

What it does well

Free plan covers Windows 10 and 11.
Offers three cleanup modes, including Ultra app updates.
Includes startup, driver and scheduled maintenance tools.
Creates an automatic restore point before cleanup, according to the site.
MIT-licensed source code is available on GitHub.

What to know first

Available for Windows only.
Advanced DISM, SFC and bloatware tasks require administrator permissions.

Limits

The free plan is for Windows 10 and 11, and there is no paid version. Advanced tasks such as DISM, SFC and bloatware removal require administrator permissions.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
FREGONATOR	Windows 10/11 · 0.4 MB · no paid version	Free

As fregonator.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Fregonator website.
Use Windows 10 or Windows 11 with PowerShell 5.1.
Install through the listed PowerShell command or winget package DTHCST.Fregonator.
Choose a cleanup mode; basic cleanup does not require administrator permissions.
Run advanced tasks with administrator permissions when needed.

Verdict

Choose Fregonator if you want a free Windows cleanup utility with maintenance tools and multiple cleanup modes. Look elsewhere if you need software for another platform or want advanced tasks without administrator permissions.

Questions

How much does Fregonator cost?

The FREGONATOR plan is free, with no paid version.

Which Windows versions does it support?

It supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires PowerShell 5.1, which the site says is included with both.

What does Ultra mode add?

Ultra mode updates apps using winget, which the FAQ describes as Microsoft's official package manager.

Does cleanup require administrator permissions?

Basic cleanup does not. Advanced tasks including DISM, SFC and bloatware removal do.

Is Fregonator open source?

Yes. The site describes it as open source under the MIT license, with code available on GitHub.

How can I install it?

The site lists installation through a PowerShell command or the winget package DTHCST.Fregonator.

Facts from Fregonator's own pages

App updates: Ultra mode updates apps using winget, which the FAQ describes as Microsoft's official package manager. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Bloatware: It offers selective bloatware removal, naming Candy Crush and Bing apps as examples while saying it preserves apps such as Spotify and Netflix. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Cleanup: It cleans temporary files, system caches and the recycle bin, and frees RAM. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Cleanup modes: It offers Basic, Advanced and Ultra modes; Ultra also updates apps. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Driver updates: Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Installation: The site lists installation through a PowerShell command or winget package DTHCST.Fregonator. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Intended users: The site says the app is designed for simple use without accounts, commands, or cleanup choices. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Junk cleanup: Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Maintenance tools: Features include SSD TRIM, boot optimization, parallel cleanup tasks, and built-in DISM and SFC. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Origin: The site says FREGONATOR was forged in Costa da Morte, Galicia. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Permissions: Basic cleanup does not require administrator permissions; advanced tasks such as DISM, SFC, and bloatware removal do. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Privacy: The FAQ states that the app has no telemetry, internet connections, or tracking. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose: FREGONATOR cleans Windows system files and is presented as a free, open source CCleaner alternative. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Requirements: It supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires PowerShell 5.1, which the site says is included by default in both. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Restore-point tools: Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Safety: The site says it creates an automatic restore point before cleanup and does not modify the registry or browser data. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Scheduled maintenance: Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Source and license: The site describes FREGONATOR as open source under the MIT license, with code available on GitHub. · fregonator.com, 11 Oct 2026
Startup manager: Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Windows support: windows 10 and 11 · github.com, 21 Sept 2026

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