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Sweeper vs CCleaner: catalog facts
Sweeper	CCleaner
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Freemium A free version is available to download from the official site.
Linux	Windows, macOS
Simple checklist of traces to remove Regular releases with KDE Gear	Clears junk files and browser traces in one place Manages startup items
Limited scope compared with full system cleaners Best suited to KDE Plasma desktops	Closed source Some features are outside the free version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1-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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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