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De-Bloater vs Canta: catalog facts
De-BloaterCanta

Best for: Rooted Android users removing manufacturer bloatware

Best for: Removes pre-installed Android apps without root or a PC

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the LGPL.

Android Android
  • Removes system apps without touching the system partition
  • Supports Magisk, KernelSU and APatch
All 3 strengths for De-Bloater
  • Removes system apps without touching the system partition
  • Supports Magisk, KernelSU and APatch
  • Covers /system, /vendor and /product
  • Debloats on the device itself, with no PC and no root
  • Community removal lists flag what is safe to remove
  • Requires a rooted device
  • Removing the wrong app can break system features
  • Depends on Shizuku being running
  • Removing the wrong system package can break device features
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: LGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for De-Bloater

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Canta

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.