iStat Menus Alternatives for Windows
iStat Menus is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is HWiNFO (32/64). It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Open Hardware Monitor or MSI Afterburner. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to iStat Menus and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to iStat Menus are SpeedFan, Sidebar Diagnostics, Core Temp and XMeters.
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iStat Menus alternatives are mainly System Information Utilities, but if you're looking for Desktop Customization Tools or Network Monitors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to iStat Menus.- System Information Utility
- Paid • Proprietary
- 99 HWiNFO (32/64) alternatives
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.
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Slovakia
EU
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
- 75 Open Hardware Monitor alternatives
The Open Hardware Monitor is a free open source software that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds of a computer.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
- Mono
DiscontinuedThere has not been any code change since December 2020, also the community now wonders if it is abandoned: https://github.com/openhardwaremonitor/openhardwaremonitor/issues/1471 There also seems to be a fork called LibreHardwareMonitor (which is already listed as an alternative) and appears to be the most active fork right now.
Comments about Open Hardware Monitor as an Alternative to iStat Menus
- 47 MSI Afterburner alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Platforms
- Windows
- 48 SpeedFan alternatives
SpeedFan is a program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers and controls the fans if possible.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Italy
EU
Platforms
- Windows
DiscontinuedThe developer promised new versions, but the program seems to be no longer updated. Latest version, 4.52, released in June 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.
- 47 Sidebar Diagnostics alternatives
SidebarDiagnostics - A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
Comments about Sidebar Diagnostics as an Alternative to iStat Menus
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.
- 44 Core Temp alternatives
Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Israel
Platforms
- Windows
BundlewareThe installation may contain adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/
Core Temp Features
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
XMeters Features
Comments about XMeters as an Alternative to iStat Menus
Xmeters give very good info on the most important system stats. I like it a lot!
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
Corsair Link Features
AMD System Monitor is a comprehensive application which displays all the information about your system AMD products (and Intel CPU). It generally provides the overall functionality of GPU and x86 workloads.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
AMD System Monitor Features
- 40 Real Temp alternatives
Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
Real Temp Features
Doesn't display info on task bar or system tray like iStat Menus would.