MSI Afterburner AlternativesTop System Information Utilities & Screenshot Capture Tools like MSI Afterburner

MSI Afterburner is described as 'Advanced tool for GPU overclocking, video capture, and screen recording. Supports Nvidia and ATI cards, includes Kombustor stress test, portable and ad-free' and is a very popular system information utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MSI Afterburner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best MSI Afterburner alternative is Open Hardware Monitor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MSI Afterburner are Nvidia App, MangoHUD, LACT and iStat Menus.

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  1. Open Hardware Monitor icon

    Open Hardware Monitor

     270 likes

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

    89 Open Hardware Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mono
    On Windows 7
     
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    Discontinued

    There 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.

    Open Hardware Monitor vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    there are no overclocking options for the GPU

    • Open Hardware Monitor is Free and Open SourceMSI Afterburner is Free and Proprietary
  2. Nvidia App icon

    Nvidia App

     30 likes

    The NVIDIA app updates your PC with the latest drivers and technology, optimizes games and applications through a unified GPU control center, provides recording tools via in-game overlay, and highlights the latest NVIDIA tools and software.

    27 Nvidia App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Nvidia App vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    no manual overclocking ability; the auto oc is trash, just like the driver installation of the app

    • Nvidia App is Free and ProprietaryMSI Afterburner is also Free and Proprietary
    • Nvidia App is a Screenshot Capture MSI Afterburner is a System Information Utility
  4. MangoHUD icon

    MangoHUD

     45 likes

    A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/Gj5YmBb - flightlessmango/MangoHud

    13 MangoHUD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Proton
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    MangoHUD vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It doesn't do tweaking and overclocking like msi afterburner does but it can monitor and benchmark games like the msi afturburner if you use linux this is one of the best alternatives

    Sparky dev
    Positive
    0

    Similar to MSI Afterburner

    • MangoHUD is Free and Open SourceMSI Afterburner is Free and Proprietary
    • MangoHUD is CustomizableMSI Afterburner is not according to our users
  5. LACT icon

    LACT

     10 likes

    Controls AMD GPUs on Linux, offering power and thermal data monitoring, fan curve adjustments, overclocking for GPU and VRAM clockspeed, voltage tuning, power state configuration, and in-depth hardware information for advanced management and optimization.

    8 LACT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    LACT screenshot 1
     
  7. iStat Menus icon

    iStat Menus

     121 likes

    Advanced Mac utility with menubar monitoring for CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network, and sensors, including fan control, S.M.A.R.T status, Bluetooth battery tracking, weather, notifications, and deep customization. Combines multiple stats in a single view while prioritizing privacy.

    77 iStat Menus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    iStat Menus vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is for Apple computers, instead of Windows, and it can only monitor components, not change them.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't have the same main features (GPU-specific monitoring and overlcocking controls.)

    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietaryMSI Afterburner is Free and Proprietary
    • iStat Menus is Privacy focusedMSI Afterburner is not according to our users
  8. Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) icon

    Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS)

     46 likes

    RivaTuner is a complete powerful tweaking environment, providing you everything you may need to tune NVIDIA GPU based display adapters. The widest driver-level Direct3D / OpenGL and system tuning options, flexible profiling system allowing to make custom settings on...

    19 Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window
     
  9. GreenWithEnvy icon

    GreenWithEnvy

     14 likes

    GWE is a GTK system utility designed to provide information, control the fans and overclock your NVIDIA video card and graphics processor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    GreenWithEnvy screenshot 1
     
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    Discontinued

    GreenWithEnvy (GWE) is no longer actively maintained.

    GreenWithEnvy vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I can actually adjust the GPU fan speed pre-determined per temperature. No more single 'this speed and that's it' Nice!

    vesterlay
    Positive
    0

    The best overclocking tool for Nvidia gpu's on the Linux platform.

    • GreenWithEnvy is Free and Open SourceMSI Afterburner is Free and Proprietary
  10. CoreCtrl icon

    CoreCtrl

     17 likes

    CoreCtrl is a Free and Open Source GNU/Linux application that allows you to control with ease your computer hardware using application profiles.

    18 CoreCtrl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    CoreCtrl screenshot 1
     
  11. ASUS GPU Tweak III icon

    ASUS GPU Tweak III

     10 likes

    ASUS GPU Tweak III is currently open beta testing so try it out, if you feel it is missing something crucial give ASUS your feedback & they may be able to add it while still in beta. So far ASUS has been very accommodating with all useful feedback..

    17 ASUS GPU Tweak III alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ASUS GPU Tweak III screenshot 1
     
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    ASUS GPU Tweak III vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    -3

    Good alternative but no built in statistics feature. Like a OSD screen fps, temperature, Ram usage etc...

    • ASUS GPU Tweak III is Free and ProprietaryMSI Afterburner is also Free and Proprietary
  12. Goverlay icon

    Goverlay

     10 likes

    Goverlay is an easy graphical interface to configure MangoHud, vkBasalt, and OptiScaler. Goverlay helps Linux gamers get the most out of their systems by providing an easy-to-use graphical interface to configure MangoHud, vkBasalt, and OptiScaler.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Goverlay screenshot 1
     
  13. EVGA Precision X1 icon

    EVGA Precision X1

     18 likes

    EVGA Precision X1 allows you to fine tune your EVGA graphics card for the maximum performance possible, with Core/Shader/Memory clock tuning, real time monitoring support including in-game and compatibility with almost all EVGA graphics cards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    EVGA Precision X1 screenshot 1
     
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    EVGA Precision X1 vs MSI Afterburner Comments
    zlelmefs
    Negative
    0

    Fan control is a slider, does not support fan curves.

    • EVGA Precision X1 is Free and ProprietaryMSI Afterburner is also Free and Proprietary
  14. CapFrameX icon

    CapFrameX

     9 likes

    Benchmarking Tool - Record Frames per Second (FPS), Frametime and Sensors while running your favourite game. Analyse and plot the results, or share them with friends using our cloud service.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CapFrameX screenshot 1
     
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