PowerChute Serial Shutdown Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to PowerChute Serial Shutdown for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is WinNUT-Client, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked seven alternatives to PowerChute Serial Shutdown and six of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to PowerChute Serial Shutdown are apcupsd, Winpower, OPMONis and UPS Assistant.

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  1. WinNUT-Client icon
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    WinNUT-Client is the evolution of a long time project, with the goal of monitoring an Uninterruptible Power Supply and responding to power events. Originally starting out as a script, WinNUT is now programmed in VB.Net on the .

    6 WinNUT-Client alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. apcupsd icon
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    Apcupsd can be used for power mangement and controlling most of APC’s UPS models on Unix and Windows machines. Apcupsd works with most of APC’s Smart-UPS models as well as most simple signalling models such a Back-UPS, and BackUPS-Office.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
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    WinPower is a powerful UPS monitoring software, which provides user-friendly interface to monitor and control your Inverter system. The software provides complete power protection for computer system while encountering power failure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. OPMONis icon
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    If your UPS is not sufficient: OPMONis triggers a gracefull shutdown to prevent data loss and corrupt systems at blackout and power supply discharged.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. A tiny free UPS monitoring program for Megatec/Winpower protocol based (Ippon, Mustek, Sven, Inelt) hardware. Provides access to all UPS signals and functions at zero CPU or disk cost.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. This application is a free and lightweight UPS monitoring and automatic shutdown solution for Windows. It was developed as an alternative to APC PowerChute, focusing on simplicity, stability, and ease of use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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