DiskHalo
vs CCleaner
CCleaner suits Windows and Mac users who want a long-established cleaning suite with a free edition, browser cleaning and driver and software updaters. DiskHalo suits developers and power users who want to see exactly what is using their disk, review developer and AI caches item by item, and use a local-first app with no analytics.
All comparisonsKey differences.
See what’s using the space.
DiskHalo maps every folder as Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie or Bars. CCleaner’s Disk Analyzer reports usage by file type on Windows.
Developer and AI caches.
DiskHalo covers Xcode, Docker, Node.js and 12 AI model stores. CCleaner cleans system, app and browser junk, with an AI Tools category on Windows.
One price, no renewals.
DiskHalo is a one-time licence. CCleaner Professional renews each year.
No analytics in the app.
DiskHalo has no analytics in the app, and update checks send only the few details in the privacy notice. CCleaner’s Products Policy lists the usage and device data it collects.
Side by side.
Every CCleaner fact comes from the vendor’s own pages and official listings, checked on 14 November 2026. Prices as listed on 14 November 2026.
| Feature | DiskHalo | CCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Mac app | Yes: Apple silicon and Intel | Yes: A separate CCleaner for Mac app |
| Windows app | Yes: 64-bit Windows | Yes: Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 |
| How you pay | One-time licence for Mac and Windows | Free edition. Windows Professional: £29.95 for the first year, then £44.95 a year. Professional Plus: £39.95 for the first year, then £64.95 a year. |
| Devices per licence | Up to 3 personal Mac or Windows devices | 1 device. Professional Plus covers 3 devices across Windows, Mac and mobile. |
| Free edition | No: No free edition. Every purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee. | Yes: Free edition on Windows and Mac |
| Feature | DiskHalo | CCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Visual maps | Yes: Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie and Bars, plus breakdowns by file type, age and owner. Save scans and compare them over time. | Disk Analyzer on Windows reports usage by file type |
| Network drives and NAS | Yes: Mapped drives and network shares, and NAS folders over WebDAV | Not listed by the vendor |
| Cloud and remote sources | Yes: Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP. Read-only, names and sizes only, up to eight locations at once. | Partly: Paid Windows plans: Cloud Drive Cleaner for Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and Gmail |
| Phones and disk images | Partly: On Windows: phones and cameras over MTP, and VHD/VHDX images attached read-only | Not listed by the vendor |
| Large-file finder | Yes: Large File Cleanup, filtered by size and category | Partly: Large File Finder on Mac, free. A dedicated Windows finder is not listed. |
| Duplicate detection | Yes: Exact content, confirmed with a full-file hash. Finds identical folders too. | Yes: Duplicate Finder on Windows and Mac. The matching method is not documented. |
| Feature | DiskHalo | CCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Cache and junk cleanup | Yes: 158 cleanup rules for system, browser and app caches (119 on Mac, 87 on Windows), each explained before you decide | Yes: System, app and browser junk on Windows and Mac |
| Developer tool caches | Yes: Xcode on Mac, plus Docker, Node.js, Rust, Python, Gradle and more, and project build output | Not listed by the vendor |
| AI model caches | Yes: 12 AI model stores, including Hugging Face, Ollama and LM Studio | Partly: AI Tools category on Windows, covering ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, LM Studio and others |
| App uninstaller with leftovers | Partly: On Mac, removes an app with its caches and leftovers. On Windows, runs each app’s own uninstaller, several at a time. | Yes: Windows: removes leftovers, with Temporary Uninstall to restore an app later. Mac: uninstaller included. |
| Startup items | Yes: Mac and Windows: review what starts with your computer and turn supported items off | Yes: Startup Manager on Windows, startup items on Mac |
| How deletion works | Cleanup tools show each item for review and ask you to confirm, then delete permanently rather than to the Recycle Bin or Trash. File tools in Disk Space Analysis can also move items to the Recycle Bin or Trash. | Custom Clean shows an analysis first. Duplicate Finder offers permanent deletion or the Recycle Bin. |
| Record of what was removed | Yes: Operation History keeps a local record of each cleanup: what was planned and what was removed | Not listed by the vendor |
| Feature | DiskHalo | CCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled jobs | Partly: On Windows: scheduled scans, exports and reports, with a record of every run | Partly: Scheduled automatic cleaning on paid Windows plans |
| Command line | No: Not included | Command-line options are documented in a vendor help article for Windows |
| Exports | Yes: Excel, CSV, HTML, XML, SQLite and PDF. Email a report through your own mail server. | Export of results not listed by the vendor |
| Feature | DiskHalo | CCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Where scanning happens | On your computer. Your files and scan results never leave it. | On your device. The vendor says cleaning data is processed locally. |
| Account needed | No account. Sign in with your purchase email and a 6-digit code. | None for the free edition. Paid plans use a licence key. |
| In-app usage analytics | None in the app. Licence sign-in and update checks send only the few details listed in the privacy notice. | Collects product usage and device data, including the names of installed apps, as set out in its Products Policy |
| Feature | DiskHalo | CCleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Interface languages | English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese | More than 40 on Windows |
See it before you remove it. Nothing is deleted without your confirmation. Cleanup deletions are permanent.
Where CCleaner is a good choice.
A long-established brand.
It covers Windows, Mac and mobile, and one Professional Plus subscription covers 3 devices across platforms.
A genuinely useful free edition.
On Mac, the duplicate and large-file finders, the uninstaller and startup items are all free.
A broad Windows toolset.
Scheduled cleaning, driver and software updaters, and Temporary Uninstall, which lets you restore an app later.
Why choose DiskHalo.
Mac and Windows, one licence.
A one-time licence covers up to 3 personal devices, Mac or Windows, so the same tool follows you between machines.
It speaks your tools’ language.
Review caches and build output from Xcode, Docker, Node.js, Rust and Python, plus 12 AI model stores such as Hugging Face, Ollama and LM Studio. Each item is explained before you decide.
Every angle on your storage.
Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie and Bars, with breakdowns by file type, age and owner. Save a scan and compare it later to see what grew.
Cloud and server storage too.
Analyse Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Drive, SharePoint, Outlook mailboxes, WebDAV and SSH/SFTP alongside your drives, up to eight locations at once. DiskHalo reads names, sizes and dates only.
Your files stay yours.
Scans, cleanup and history run on your computer. No analytics in the app, and no account to create.
A few good questions.
Does DiskHalo clean browser data?
Yes. Deep Cleanup has rules for browser data alongside system, app and developer caches, 158 rules in total, plus 12 AI model stores.
Does DiskHalo show what is using my disk?
Yes. Disk Space Analysis maps every folder as Storage Orbit, Sunburst, Treemap, Pie or Bars, with breakdowns by file type, age and owner.
Is DiskHalo a subscription?
No. DiskHalo is a one-time licence for the major version you buy, including its updates. CCleaner Professional renews each year.
Does DiskHalo collect usage data?
There are no analytics in the app. Licence sign-in and update checks send only the few details listed in the privacy notice.
Sources.
Read on 14 November 2026. Features and prices can change, so check the vendor’s page before you decide. “Not listed by the vendor” means we found no mention, not that the feature is missing. DiskHalo details describe the app as it stands on the same date.
- CCleaner for Windows and plans
- CCleaner for Windows version history
- CCleaner Products Policy
- CCleaner help: command-line parameters
- CCleaner for Mac
- CCleaner help: the new CCleaner for Mac
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