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 nine 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 Core Temp, RunCat, Yet Another Framework Interface and Fanny.

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Hot alternatives page was last updated Sep 28, 2025

Stats
49 likes
Simple macOS system monitor in your menu bar.
73 Stats alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
System Information Utility
Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
Mac
Is Stats a good alternative to Hot?
Stats is the most popular Mac alternative to Hot.
Stats is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hot.
Stats is Free and Open SourceHot is also Free and Open Source
Stats is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHot is not according to our users
Core Temp
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
Application type
System Information Utility
Origin
Israel
Alerts
Bundleware
Platforms
Windows
Is Core Temp a good alternative to Hot?
Core Temp is the most popular Windows alternative to Hot.
Core Temp is Free and ProprietaryHot is Free and Open Source
RunCat
1 like
Creatures living in your menubar.
68 RunCat alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
System Information Utility
Origin
Japan
Platforms
Mac
+1
Is RunCat a good alternative to Hot?
Yet Another Framework Interface
1 like
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
Origin
Australia
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Flathub
Python
Flatpak
+3
Is this a good alternative to Hot?
Yet Another Framework Interface is the most popular Linux alternative to Hot.
Yet Another Framework Interface is Free and Open SourceHot is also Free and Open Source
Yet Another Framework Interface is Privacy focusedHot is not according to our users
Fanny
2 likes
Fanny is a free Notification Center Widget and Menu Bar application to monitor your Macs fans.
45 Fanny alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Mac
Is Fanny a good alternative to Hot?
CPU Thermometer
1 like
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
Is CPU Thermometer a good alternative to Hot?
Stats Panel
3 likes
A macOS menu bar app for monitoring system performance.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
System Information Utility
Platforms
Mac
+2
Is Stats Panel a good alternative to Hot?
Stats Panel is the most popular commercial alternative to Hot.
Stats Panel is Paid and ProprietaryHot is Free and Open Source
Stats Panel is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHot is not according to our users
Compact Tray Meter
4 likes
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
+3
Is Compact Tray Meter a good alternative to Hot?
BDoggy
1 like
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 (Pay once)
Proprietary
Platforms
Mac
+5
Is BDoggy a good alternative to Hot?