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BleachBit vs CCleaner: catalog facts
BleachBit	CCleaner
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later; no payment or registration required…	Freemium A free version is available to download from the official site.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS
Preview lists every file before deletion; secure deletion (shredding) and free-space wiping are available Command line interface for scripting and automation, and custom cleaners via CleanerML	Clears junk files and browser traces in one place Manages startup items
Windows and Linux only; macOS support is described as experimental with limited features Windows installer targets Windows 10 and 11; older Windows needs the 'Older Versions' downloads	Closed source Some features are outside the free version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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