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CCleaner
CCleaner
(622)
4.5 out of 5
CCleaner
By Gen Digital
ThreatDown
ThreatDown
(1,060)
4.6 out of 5
ThreatDown
By Malwarebytes
Optimized for quick response
At a Glance
CCleaner
CCleaner
Star Rating
(622)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ThreatDown
ThreatDown
Star Rating
(1,060)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Device Per Year
Free Trial is available
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CCleaner vs ThreatDown

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, ThreatDown is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ThreatDown overall.

  • CCleaner and ThreatDown both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ThreatDown is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of CCleaner over ThreatDown.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CCleaner
No pricing available
ThreatDown
Endpoint Protection - 14 Day Trial
Free Trial
1 Device Per Year
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Free Trial
CCleaner
No trial information available
ThreatDown
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
581
9.2
952
Ease of Use
9.3
585
9.3
956
Ease of Setup
9.1
60
9.2
718
Ease of Admin
9.0
61
9.1
689
Quality of Support
8.5
480
8.8
849
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
45
9.1
669
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
585
8.9
941
Features by Category
Disk CleanupHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
9.1
384
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
349
Not enough data
9.2
350
Not enough data
9.3
344
Not enough data
9.2
346
Not enough data
8.8
337
Not enough data
8.8
339
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disk Cleanup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Endpoint Protection PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.9
278
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
225
Not enough data
8.8
231
Not enough data
8.8
216
Not enough data
8.5
199
Not enough data
8.8
218
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.0
240
Not enough data
9.6
252
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
227
Not enough data
8.9
234
Not enough data
8.9
217
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.0
122
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
9.2
119
Not enough data
8.9
116
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
9.3
120
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
9.0
5
Automation Capabilities
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
Not enough data
AntivirusHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
6.9
168
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
167
Not enough data
6.9
153
Endpoint ManagementHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
7.4
113
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
113
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
9.7
10
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
9.7
10
Endpoint ProtectionHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CCleaner
CCleaner
ThreatDown
ThreatDown
CCleaner and ThreatDown share no categories
Unique Categories
CCleaner
CCleaner is categorized as Disk Cleanup
ThreatDown
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CCleaner
CCleaner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.9%
ThreatDown
ThreatDown
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.0%
Reviewers' Industry
CCleaner
CCleaner
Computer Software
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Retail
8.1%
Design
6.4%
Internet
4.6%
Other
56.7%
ThreatDown
ThreatDown
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.9%
Construction
4.6%
Computer Software
4.4%
Education Management
3.9%
Other
67.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
CCleaner
CCleaner
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nico C.
NC
Nico C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Ccleaner is very handy, making pc cleaning easy for everyone. It allows you cleaning from useless stuff like browser history, Microsoft updates installation files and so on. It allows you to choose which restore points keep and which one to delete, granting...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Renny G.
RG
Renny G.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

CCleaner bundles other software during installation, and its not very easy to opt out of. The recent data breach and malware attacks only compound problems of the software. This means that people need to think twice before installing CCleaner.

ThreatDown
ThreatDown
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vanessa J.
VJ
Vanessa J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Malwarebytes is basically use in computer for detection for virus and for blocking infected sites. This software has been ability to protect our devices as a shield from unwanted modifications. Malwarebytes gives protection against junky links and infected...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mikael S.
MS
Mikael S.
Verified User in Consulting

Why all these namings. Keep it simple and straightforward. There are quite enough brandings in the IT-industry.

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Discussions
CCleaner
CCleaner Discussions
Can CC Cleaner be trusted?
2 Comments
Borislav D.
BD
Yes, CCleaner can be trusted. It’s been around for years and is widely used. As long as you download it from the official site, it’s safe to use.Read more
Whats next?
1 Comment
Sheri S.
SS
Yes. I have an antivirus program on my computer. I added CCleaner. It works fine and neither program appears to have an impact on the other. Read more
Does CCleaner have a comprehensive list of ALL settings?
1 Comment
Ronald M.
RM
Could you be more specific with your question? Ccleaner has its basic functions to maintain applications (Mainly browsers), as well as the possibility of...Read more
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ThreatDown
ThreatDown Discussions
Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?
5 Comments
Surabhi P.
SP
Malware bytes Premium & End-Point Protection provides Protection from Viruses, Malware, Ransomware-type of malware, Adware,Spyware,Trojans, PUPs, PUMs,...Read more
What is malwarebytes tray application?
4 Comments
Nicolas G.
NG
You don't need any anti-virus/malware protection on your mac if it isn't too old? Read more
Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?
4 Comments
RH
The MB web detections works great against malware, but maybe for the midsize companies, instead for a perimeter investment besides the firewall, the MB can...Read more
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