Libre Hardware Monitor, a fork of Open Hardware Monitor , is free software that can monitor the temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds of your computer.
SpeedFan AlternativesTop System Information Utilities and other similar apps like SpeedFan
SpeedFan is described as 'Program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers and controls the fans if possible' and is a very popular system information utility in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SpeedFan for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best SpeedFan alternative is Libre Hardware Monitor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SpeedFan are FanControl by Rem0o, Stats, iStat Menus and Sidebar Diagnostics.
Alternatives list
29 Libre Hardware Monitor alternatives
9 FanControl by Rem0o alternativesFan Control is a focused and highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows. It supports multiple temperature sources in min, max and average configurations, and fan curve functions, including but not limited to, linear, graph, and mix to control a single fan.
Comments about FanControl by Rem0o as an Alternative to SpeedFan
- FanControl by Rem0o is Free and Proprietary
74 iStat Menus alternativesiStat 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).
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Comments about iStat Menus as an Alternative to SpeedFan
It is for Apple computers only, Speedfan is not limited to an uncommon platform.
- iStat Menus is Paid and Proprietary
SidebarDiagnostics - A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.
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Comments about Sidebar Diagnostics as an Alternative to SpeedFan
Does NOT support fan speed controls.
Does not control fan speeds
- Sidebar Diagnostics is Free and Open Source
36 Argus Monitor alternativesMonitoring temperatures and status of system components such as CPU, GPU and hard disk drive, fan speeds
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Comments about Argus Monitor as an Alternative to SpeedFan
Top Positive Commentkhat17Good alternative to SpeedFan. Far more up to date.
Top Negative Commenti think it should be free
Supports more modern hardware, is still regularly updated.
- Argus Monitor is Paid and Proprietary
Lightweight macOS tool that tracks thermal pressure and throttling, shows real time CPU temperature and fan speed, provides 10-minute history graphs, statistics for thermal states, and customizable notifications, all without requiring administrator privileges.
50 Core Temp alternativesCore Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.
Comments about Core Temp as an Alternative to SpeedFan
Does not support Managing Fan Speeds
you can't control the pc fans
- Core Temp is Free and Proprietary
18 CoreCtrl alternativesCoreCtrl is a Free and Open Source GNU/Linux application that allows you to control with ease your computer hardware using application profiles.
127 hwinfo alternativeshwinfo/libhd are used to probe for the hardware present in the system. It can be used to generate a system overview log which can be later used for support.
16 TG Pro alternativesMonitor and manage all internal Mac temperatures, enhancing longevity by ensuring components remain cool. Supports auto/manual fan speed adjustments and offers comprehensive diagnostics with local or email alerts. Secure and compatible with Macs from 2008 onward.
Cost / License
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- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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21 Macs Fan Control alternativesMonitor and control fans on Apple computers with a simple and efficient user interface
Comments about Macs Fan Control as an Alternative to SpeedFan
Great program, clean graphic, light and with the right options. The best
Its free and works just as expected
- Macs Fan Control is Freemium and Proprietary
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Allows you to set the speed depending on the temperature in the form of a graph