iStat Menus Alternatives

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, iPad, iPhone and Linux 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 Stats or Open Hardware Monitor. Other great apps like iStat Menus are MSI Afterburner, SpeedFan, Sidebar Diagnostics and Core Temp.

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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...

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iStat Menus alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2025
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  1. Compact Tray Meter icon

    Compact Tray Meter

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System tray info

    Compact Tray Meter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  CPU temperature

    Compact Tray Meter VS iStat Menus

     
  2. eeectl icon

    eeectl

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    eeectl is a tiny yet powerful program for Asus EEE PC 700 series, it runs on Windows® and allows you to control & overclock your EEE PC on the fly.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    eeectl Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Fan Speed
    3.  Hardware Monitoring
    4.  Overclock

    eeectl VS iStat Menus

     

  4. remote linux monitor

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    The Remote Linux Monitor's graphical user interface is similar to and inspired by Gnome's System Monitor. All connections are made using a secure shell and there is no agent software to install on the remote server.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    remote linux monitor Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Hardware Monitoring

    remote linux monitor VS iStat Menus

     
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  6. Cool Tool icon

    Cool Tool

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    This utility allows you to monitor a various system info in "always on top" floating window (overlay mode).

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Cool Tool screenshot 1

    Cool Tool Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring

    Cool Tool VS iStat Menus

     
  7. CheckMyMac icon

    CheckMyMac

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    CheckMyMac monitors key components in your system and helps preventing and discovering major malfunctions before they happen.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CheckMyMac screenshot 1

    CheckMyMac Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Fan Speed
    3.  CPU Monitoring

    CheckMyMac VS iStat Menus

     
  8. ROCCAT Power-Grid icon

    ROCCAT Power-Grid

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    ROCCAT™ Power-Grid™ is an advanced and fully-customizable remote control for your PC. It lets you connect to, monitor, and control your PC and games directly from your smartphone.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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    Discontinued

    No support anymore. Marketplace is down since 2019.

    ROCCAT Power-Grid Features

    1.  Server Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Application Monitoring
    4.  Cloud Monitoring

    ROCCAT Power-Grid VS iStat Menus

     
  10. SSD-Z icon

    SSD-Z

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    Using a database, it will show information about your SSD, such as the controller, processing tech, NAND type etc.

    18 SSD-Z alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Discontinued

    No new version since 2016.

    SSD-Z Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data

    SSD-Z VS iStat Menus

     
  11. Remote Buddy icon

    Remote Buddy

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    The most powerful remote control solution for the Mac®. Control more than 100 applications, virtual keyboard and mouse, presentations, media center software and important system settings right from your iPhone™, iPod® Touch, your Apple® Remote or one of the many...

    38 Remote Buddy alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Remote Buddy screenshot 1

    Remote Buddy VS iStat Menus

     
  12. AnyBar icon

    AnyBar

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    AnyBar is a small indicator for your menubar that does one simple thing: it displays a colored dot. What the dot means and when to change it is up to you.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AnyBar screenshot 1

    AnyBar VS iStat Menus

     
  13. BDoggy icon

    BDoggy

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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!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BDoggy screenshot 1

    BDoggy Features

    1.  CPU Monitoring

    BDoggy VS iStat Menus

     
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