SpeedFan Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to SpeedFan for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Libre Hardware Monitor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SpeedFan and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to SpeedFan are FanControl by Rem0o, Sidebar Diagnostics, Argus Monitor and Core Temp.

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Alternatives list

  1. Fan Control is a focused and highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows. It supports multiple temperature sources in min, max and average configurations, and fan curve functions, including but not limited to, linear, graph, and mix to control a single fan.

    9 FanControl by Rem0o alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about FanControl by Rem0o as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Allows you to set the speed depending on the temperature in the form of a graph

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    FanControl by Rem0o icon
    FanControl by Rem0o icon
    • Almost everyone thinks FanControl by Rem0o is a great SpeedFan alternative.

    • FanControl by Rem0o is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
  2. SidebarDiagnostics - A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Sidebar Diagnostics as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    16

    Does NOT support fan speed controls.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Does not control fan speeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Sidebar Diagnostics icon
    Sidebar Diagnostics icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Sidebar Diagnostics is a legitimate SpeedFan alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Sidebar Diagnostics is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  3. Argus Monitor icon
     14 likes

    Monitoring temperatures and status of system components such as CPU, GPU and hard disk drive, fan speeds

    36 Argus Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Argus Monitor as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Top Positive Comment
    khat17
    0

    Good alternative to SpeedFan. Far more up to date.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    i think it should be free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Supports more modern hardware, is still regularly updated.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    Argus Monitor icon
    Argus Monitor icon
    • Most users think Argus Monitor is a great SpeedFan alternative.

    • Argus Monitor is Paid and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  4. Core Temp icon
     61 likes

    Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.

    49 Core Temp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Core Temp as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Does not support Managing Fan Speeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    you can't control the pc fans

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Core Temp icon
    Core Temp icon
    • Some users think Core Temp is a great SpeedFan alternative, some don't.

    • Core Temp is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
  5. ASUS AI Suite icon
     2 likes

    AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Hardware sensors monitor utilizes sensor chips on smart motherboards to track system and CPU core temperatures, voltages and cooling fans. By quickly catching an overheated computer, you can prevent disasters such as system instability or damage.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. FanCtrl icon
     6 likes

    FanCtrl is a software that allows you to automatically control the fan speed on your PC.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about FanCtrl as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    mr_j
    Positive
    0

    Powerful and easy for setting temperature curves for automatic fan speed control, including hysteresis. Very low CPU usage.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    FanCtrl icon
    FanCtrl icon
    • FanCtrl is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  8. This software detects and optionally controls speed of CPU fan of many PC-Systems. Furthermore you are able to configure the handling of the EC-registers on your own (risk). To determine the EC-registers use e.g. software like "rw everything".

    5 NoteBook FanControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Corsair Link icon
     3 likes

    Corsair Link Dashboard software allows you to monitor your system and gives remarkable control over your case fans, lighting, and compatible Corsair power supplies and Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers that work together for optimal cooling and etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Take gaming to the next level with OMEN Gaming Hub, OMEN's dynamic software solution. Optimize your hardware, earn real-life rewards, manage your games, play remotely, and more. Think of it as a rare in-game item that boosts all of your character's stats.

    41 OMEN Gaming Hub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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