iStat Menus AlternativesTop System Information Utilities and other similar apps like iStat Menus

iStat Menus is described as 'IStat is a series of system monitor apps. It's available in different versions: iStat Menus, iStat for iOS and iStat Server as a companion application to the iStat for iOS app that lets you remotely monitor your computers (free for Windows and Mac)' and is a very popular system information utility in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to iStat Menus for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best iStat Menus alternative is HWiNFO (32/64). It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try HWiNFO (32/64) or Open Hardware Monitor. Other great apps like iStat Menus are MSI Afterburner, SpeedFan, Sidebar Diagnostics and MacThrottle.

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  1. HWiNFO (32/64) icon
     316 likes

    Designed for Windows, this tool provides real-time temperature monitoring and extensive hardware diagnostics. Suitable for technical experts, manufacturers, and system integrators with report export capabilities.

    110 HWiNFO (32/64) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. The Open Hardware Monitor is a free open source software that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds of a computer.

    78 Open Hardware Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mono
     
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    Open Hardware Monitor vs iStat Menus Comments
    Brad331
    Negative
    2

    Doesn't display info on task bar or system tray like iStat Menus would.

    • Open Hardware Monitor is Free and Open SourceiStat Menus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Open Hardware Monitor is LightweightiStat Menus is not according to our users
  3. Stats icon
     50 likes

    Simple macOS system monitor in your menu bar.

    74 Stats alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Stats vs iStat Menus Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    brucelgrubb
    2

    It provides many of the same features and is open source

    dmjus8zr
    Positive
    0

    Love it, no need for iStats Menu anymore

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I can see the code. Fill 80% of my monitoring need. Next: scripts ...maybe with BitBar. Thanks Alternativeto.net

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Stats is Free and Open SourceiStat Menus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Stats is Lightweight and Privacy focusediStat Menus is not according to our users
  4. MSI Afterburner icon
     149 likes

    Comprehensive tool offering GPU overclocking, video and screen capture, and overlays, with support for Nvidia and ATI cards. Features Kombustor stress test, portable use, ad-free experience, manual exclusion of false positives in displays, and multiple video compression options.

    47 MSI Afterburner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. SpeedFan icon
     253 likes

    SpeedFan is a program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers and controls the fans if possible.

    53 SpeedFan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. SidebarDiagnostics - A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.

    58 Sidebar Diagnostics alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Sidebar Diagnostics vs iStat Menus Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is overly complicated and displays too much info that cannot be customised. Info also as text % and not as graphic elements like iStat. Makes it hard to use at a glance.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Sidebar Diagnostics is Free and Open SourceiStat Menus is Paid and Proprietary
  7. MacThrottle icon
     12 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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.

    50 Core Temp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Activity Monitor displays information about all the processes running on your Mac, including CPU, disk, memory, and network usage. You can see exactly how your computer’s resources are being used via a searchable table, helpful graphs, or even directly in the Dock icon.

    22 Activity Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. XMeters icon
     19 likes

    Taskbar System Monitoring for Windows.

    25 XMeters alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    1
    XMeters vs iStat Menus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Xmeters give very good info on the most important system stats. I like it a lot!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • XMeters is Freemium and ProprietaryiStat Menus is Paid and Proprietary
  11. hwinfo icon
     13 likes

    hwinfo/libhd are used to probe for the hardware present in the system. It can be used to generate a system overview log which can be later used for support.

    127 hwinfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. TG Pro icon
     3 likes

    Monitor and manage all internal Mac temperatures, enhancing longevity by ensuring components remain cool. Supports auto/manual fan speed adjustments and offers comprehensive diagnostics with local or email alerts. Secure and compatible with Macs from 2008 onward.

    16 TG Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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