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CCleaner vs Autoruns: catalog facts
CCleaner	Autoruns
Freemium A free version is available to download from the official site.	Free Free to download from Microsoft.
Windows, macOS	Windows, Command line
Clears junk files and browser traces in one place Manages startup items	Very broad coverage of auto-start locations Includes the Autorunsc command-line version
Closed source Some features are outside the free version	Windows only Disabling the wrong entry can break system components
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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