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Not every cleaner cleans the same way.
Three common ways to get disk space back, and what each one does with your files.
| All-in-one cleaner suites | Disk visualizers | Free manual cleanup | CleanPanda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shows where the space went | Varies | Yes, a map | Only with know-how | Disk map and plain lists |
| Explains each item before removal | Varies | No | No | What it is and what happens |
| Removals go to the Trash with Undo | Varies | Varies | Up to you | Always, from Activity |
| Protected places enforced in the engine | Varies | No | No | Yes, deny by default |
| Scores, alarms or speed-up promises | Often | No | No | Never |
| Removes apps with their leftovers | Often | No | By hand | Yes, settings kept unless ticked |
| Account or usage tracking | Varies | Varies | No | None |
| Pricing | Often a subscription | One-time or free | Free | One-time license |
General categories, not specific products. Features differ between products and change over time; check the tool you use.
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