BES is GPL free software that controls per-process CPU usage: an “active” software CPU cooler. It throttles CPU-hungry application(s) when asked.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows




Process Lasso is described as 'Real-time process priority and CPU affinity optimization utility with ProBalance technology. Automates rules, manages power schemes, improves system stability' and is a popular process monitoring tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Process Lasso for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Flathub and BSD apps. The best Process Lasso alternative is Process Explorer, which is free. Other great apps like Process Lasso are Mission Center, Resources, Process Monitor and Task Manager.
BES is GPL free software that controls per-process CPU usage: an “active” software CPU cooler. It throttles CPU-hungry application(s) when asked.




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