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 25 alternatives to SpeedFan for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and KDE Plasma 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, iStat Menus, Sidebar Diagnostics and Stats.

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SpeedFan is a program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers and controls the fans if possible.

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    Libre Hardware Monitor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Voltage monitoring
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode

    Libre Hardware Monitor VS SpeedFan

     

    • 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 Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpeedFan is not according to our users
  2. FanControl by Rem0o icon

    FanControl by Rem0o

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fan Speed
    2.  Sits in the System Tray
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Portable
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required

    FanControl by Rem0o VS SpeedFan

     
    Comments about FanControl by Rem0o as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Positive •May 16, 2021
    1

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

    SpeedFan Icon
    FanControl by Rem0o icon

    • Almost everyone thinks FanControl by Rem0o is a great SpeedFan alternative.

    • FanControl by Rem0o is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
    • FanControl by Rem0o is LightweightSpeedFan is not according to our users
  4. 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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    iStat Menus screenshot 1

    iStat Menus Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar
    3.  Real-time monitoring
    4.  Graphs
    5.  Fan Speed
    6.  Sits in the System Tray
    7.  CPU Monitoring
    8.  Remote monitoring

    iStat Menus VS SpeedFan

     
    Comments about iStat Menus as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative •Mar 26, 2021
    -1

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

    SpeedFan Icon
    iStat Menus icon

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

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

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

    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
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  6. Sidebar Diagnostics icon

    Sidebar Diagnostics

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Sidebar Diagnostics screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Real-time monitoring
    3.  Hardware Monitoring
    4.  Portable
    5.  Performance Monitoring
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Fan Speed

    Sidebar Diagnostics VS SpeedFan

     
    Comments about Sidebar Diagnostics as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative •Dec 12, 2018
    16

    Does NOT support fan speed controls.

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 7, 2018
    0

    Does not control fan speeds

    SpeedFan Icon
    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
  7. Stats icon

    Stats

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    Simple macOS system monitor in your menu bar.

    73 Stats alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Stats screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  CPU temperature
    5.  Fan Speed
    6.  Status menu widgets
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode

    Stats VS SpeedFan

     
  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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Argus Monitor: Overview of system temperatures (CPU, GPU, HDD)

    Argus Monitor Features

    1.  Fan Speed
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Performance Monitoring
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data

    Argus Monitor VS SpeedFan

     
    Comments about Argus Monitor as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Top Positive Comment
    khat17
    Dec 24, 2022
    0

    Good alternative to SpeedFan. Far more up to date.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    May 4, 2019
    0

    i think it should be free

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 5, 2019
    0

    Supports more modern hardware, is still regularly updated.

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    Argus Monitor icon

    • 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

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

    44 Core Temp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Core Temp screenshot 1
    Bundleware

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    Core Temp Features

    1.  CPU temperature
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  AMD
    4.  Sensors
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  Taskbar temperature

    Core Temp VS SpeedFan

     
    Comments about Core Temp as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative •Dec 29, 2019
    4

    Does not support Managing Fan Speeds

    Guest
    Negative •Sep 29, 2015
    0

    you can't control the pc fans

    SpeedFan Icon
    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

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    CoreCtrl screenshot 1

    CoreCtrl Features

    1.  Temperature Monitoring
    2.  Overclock
    3.  Hardware Monitoring
    4.  Fan Speed
    5.  Custom Profile

    CoreCtrl VS SpeedFan

     

    • 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.

    117 hwinfo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    hwinfo screenshot 1

    hwinfo Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Hardware Monitoring

    hwinfo VS SpeedFan

     
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