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Best PC optimisers in 2026
PC optimisers help manage or tune computer performance. This list is for people choosing software on a budget, including readers looking for free plans or open-source code.
- 104 apps
- Research read 16 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Avira System Speedup
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Choose the free version for essential PC cleaning, speed optimization, and startup management.
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Avast Cleanup Premium
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Avast Cleanup Premium combines general cleanup with platform-specific maintenance and data tools. Check the device limit, platform requirements and renewal pricing before choosing a plan.
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DriversCloud
by DriversCloudFree plan LinuxWebWindowsChoose DriversCloud if you need a free driver utility with backup, rollback, or offline scanning. It is also available for Linux and through the web.
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AVG Secure Browser
Free plan AndroidExtensionMac+2Choose AVG Secure Browser if you want a free Chromium-based browser with ad blocking, anti-tracking and web protection, plus cross-device sync.
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Advanced SystemCare
by Advanced SystemCareFree plan WindowsAdvanced SystemCare offers basic cleaning and optimization in its free Windows edition, with additional features in yearly PRO plans. The listed 1-PC PRO option is $16.77 a year, billed annually.
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Process Lasso
by Process LassoFree plan WindowsProcess Lasso combines process controls, resource-related rules, and power management in a Windows utility. The free plan has limits, while listed paid plans start at $4.95 a month.
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Microsoft PC Manager
Free plan WindowsMicrosoft PC Manager combines cleanup, storage management, and system tools at no charge. It is a Windows-only option, so it does not suit users on other platforms.
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Glary Utilities
Free plan WindowsGlary Utilities combines system cleanup, maintenance, privacy, and recovery functions for Windows PCs.
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Wise Disk Cleaner
by Wise Disk CleanerFree plan WindowsWise Disk Cleaner combines junk cleanup, privacy cleanup, and drive maintenance in a free Windows utility. Its listed system support includes Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10, and 11.
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Wise Care 365
Free plan WindowsWise Care 365 offers cleanup and maintenance functions in a free plan, with Pro listed for three PCs. The choice is between the Free feature set and Pro at $39.95 per year.
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SysManager
Free plan WindowsChoose SysManager if you want a free Windows toolkit spanning maintenance, app management, privacy, network diagnostics, and gaming utilities.
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Avira Phantom VPN Free
by Avira Phantom VPN FreeFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2Choose Avira Phantom VPN Free if a 500 MB/month allowance and its bundled security and maintenance utilities fit your needs.
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WindowsCleaner
Free plan WindowsChoose WindowsCleaner if you need a free Windows 10 or 11 utility that combines cleanup, optimization, and repair tools.
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Chris Titus Tech WinUtil
Free plan WindowsChoose WinUtil if you want a free Windows 11 toolkit for installs, system adjustments, repairs, and repeatable PC setups.
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Fregonator
Free plan WindowsChoose Fregonator if you want a free Windows cleanup utility with maintenance tools and multiple cleanup modes.
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Auslogics BoostSpeed
by Auslogics BoostSpeedFree plan WindowsChoose BoostSpeed if you want Windows cleanup and diagnostics alongside maintenance, privacy, and drive tools.
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Snappy Driver Installer Origin
Free plan WindowsSDIO offers portable driver installation and updating, including offline use, at no charge.
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WinZenith
Free plan WindowsChoose WinZenith if you want a free portable suite for Windows cleanup and maintenance, with tools for apps, drivers, startup items, and disks.
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Easy PC Optimizer
Free plan WindowsEasy PC Optimizer combines cleanup, system management, and Windows customization tools for Windows users.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare the platforms a tool supports, its pricing model, and whether a free plan or trial is offered. If code access matters, check the licence before choosing.
Questions
What platforms do these PC optimisers support?
The list includes tools that run on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and the web. Check the platform listed for the tool you want.
Which listed tools have a free plan?
Avira System Speedup, Microsoft PC Manager, Glary Utilities, Wise Care 365, and SysManager list free plans. Wise Disk Cleaner uses a free pricing model.
Are any of these tools open source?
Open-source code is offered by tools on the list. Check the specific project's licence if reading or changing code is important to you.
Can I try a PC optimiser for free?
A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Check the individual tool's current terms to confirm trial access.
What paid price is listed?
Glary Utilities and Wise Care 365 list paid plans from $39.95 per year. Other tools may use different pricing models, so check their pricing pages.