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, Sidebar Diagnostics, Stats and iStat Menus.

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  1. Libre Hardware Monitor icon

    Libre Hardware Monitor

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    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.

    28 Libre Hardware Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    Libre Hardware Monitor screenshot 1
     

    • Libre Hardware Monitor is the most popular Windows alternative to SpeedFan.

    • Libre Hardware Monitor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SpeedFan.

    • Libre Hardware Monitor is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
    • Libre Hardware Monitor is Privacy focusedSpeedFan is not according to our users
  2. FanControl by Rem0o icon

    FanControl by Rem0o

     35 likes
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    Fan 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.

    8 FanControl by Rem0o alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about FanControl by Rem0o as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Allows you to set the speed depending on the temperature in the form of a graph

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks FanControl by Rem0o is a great SpeedFan alternative.

    • FanControl by Rem0o is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Sidebar Diagnostics icon

    Sidebar Diagnostics

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    SidebarDiagnostics - A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.

    55 Sidebar Diagnostics alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Sidebar Diagnostics as an Alternative to SpeedFan
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    Negative
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    Does NOT support fan speed controls.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Does not control fan speeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Sidebar Diagnostics icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Sidebar Diagnostics is a legitimate SpeedFan alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Sidebar Diagnostics is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
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  6. Stats icon

    Stats

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    Simple macOS system monitor in your menu bar.

    73 Stats alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Stats screenshot 1
     

    • Stats is the most popular Mac alternative to SpeedFan.

    • Stats is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
    • Stats is Privacy focusedSpeedFan is not according to our users
  7. iStat Menus icon

    iStat Menus

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    iStat 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).

    73 iStat Menus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    Comments about iStat Menus as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It is for Apple computers only, Speedfan is not limited to an uncommon platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    iStat Menus icon

    • Some users think iStat Menus is a great SpeedFan alternative, some don't.

    • iStat Menus is the most popular iPhone alternative to SpeedFan.

    • iStat Menus is the most popular commercial alternative to SpeedFan.

    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  8. Argus Monitor icon

    Argus Monitor

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    Monitoring temperatures and status of system components such as CPU, GPU and hard disk drive, fan speeds

    36 Argus Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Argus Monitor: Overview of system temperatures (CPU, GPU, HDD)
     
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    Comments about Argus Monitor as an Alternative to SpeedFan
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    Good alternative to SpeedFan. Far more up to date.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    i think it should be free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
    0

    Supports more modern hardware, is still regularly updated.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Argus Monitor is a great SpeedFan alternative.

    • Argus Monitor is Paid and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  10. Core Temp icon

    Core Temp

     61 likes
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    Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.

    49 Core Temp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Core Temp as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Does not support Managing Fan Speeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    you can't control the pc fans

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Core Temp icon

    • Some users think Core Temp is a great SpeedFan alternative, some don't.

    • Core Temp is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
  11. CoreCtrl icon

    CoreCtrl

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

    17 CoreCtrl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • CoreCtrl is the most popular Linux alternative to SpeedFan.

    • CoreCtrl is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
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    hwinfo

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    hwinfo/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.

    126 hwinfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    TG Pro

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    Monitor 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.

    15 TG Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    TG Pro screenshot 1
     
  14. Macs Fan Control icon

    Macs Fan Control

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    Monitor and control fans on Apple computers with a simple and efficient user interface

    20 Macs Fan Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Macs Fan Control as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Great program, clean graphic, light and with the right options. The best

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Its free and works just as expected

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Macs Fan Control is Freemium and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
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