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HitmanPro vs AdwCleaner: catalog facts
HitmanPro	AdwCleaner
Paid Commercial product from Sophos; pricing is not listed on the product page.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows
Works alongside an existing antivirus Cloud-assisted detection	Removes adware, PUPs and browser hijackers Runs on demand without installation
Windows only Commercial software	Windows only On-demand cleaner, not real-time protection
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	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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