
Hot Alternatives
Hot is described as 'Is macOS menu bar application that displays the CPU speed limit due to thermal issues' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Hot for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Flathub and Python apps. The best Hot alternative is Stats, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hot are MacThrottle, Core Temp, RunCat and Yet Another Framework Interface.
Alternatives list

- 20 MacThrottle alternatives
Lightweight macOS tool that tracks thermal pressure and throttling, shows real time CPU temperature and fan speed, provides 10-minute history graphs, statistics for thermal states, and customizable notifications, all without requiring administrator privileges.

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



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YAFI is another GUI for the Framework Laptop Embedded Controller. It is written in Python with a GTK4 Adwaita theme, and uses the CrOS_EC_Python library to communicate with the EC.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Python
- Flatpak


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CPU Thermometer is one free CPU temperature monitor; it can help you monitor your computer CPU temperature in live time. Program can start with Windows start-up, and show live CPU temperature in your desktop tray icon, so you get this important system information at a glance.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows



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This compact utility displays real-time CPU, RAM and disk drives usage meters right on the taskbar notification area, or next to the system clock, that is always visible.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows


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A magical creature lives in your menu bar — it might be a game character, a playful puppy, or something entirely unique. And it never stops running!
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac


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