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CCleaner vs Sweeper: catalog facts
CCleaner	Sweeper
Freemium A free version is available to download from the official site.	Free Free and open source under the LGPL.
Windows, macOS	Linux
Clears junk files and browser traces in one place Manages startup items	Simple checklist of traces to remove Regular releases with KDE Gear
Closed source Some features are outside the free version	Limited scope compared with full system cleaners Best suited to KDE Plasma desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: LGPL-2.1-or-later
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 24, 2026

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