SpeedFan Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to SpeedFan for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Libre Hardware Monitor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to SpeedFan and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to SpeedFan are FanControl by Rem0o, Sidebar Diagnostics, Argus Monitor and Core Temp.

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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
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    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.

    22 Libre Hardware Monitor alternatives
    Libre Hardware Monitor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    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
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    • 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
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    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
    Main UI.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Graph fan curve editor.

    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 iconSpeedFan Icon

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    Guest

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

    Positive comment •May 16, 2021
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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
    • FanControl by Rem0o is LightweightSpeedFan is not according to our users
  4. Sidebar Diagnostics icon
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    Sidebar Diagnostics

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

    45 Sidebar Diagnostics alternatives
    General Settings

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced Settings
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    Customization

    Sidebar Diagnostics 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
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    Guest

    Does NOT support fan speed controls.

    Negative comment •Dec 12, 2018
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    Guest

    Does not control fan speeds

    Negative comment •Jan 7, 2018
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    • 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
  5. Argus Monitor icon
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    Argus Monitor

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

    37 Argus Monitor alternatives
    Argus Monitor: Overview of system temperatures (CPU, GPU, HDD)

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Turbo Boost: Intel® Core i7 860 processor running one core in Turbo Boost mode with four multiplier steps above the 860's default speed.
    SMART Status: Overview of disk drive S.M.A.R.T. attributes
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    SMART Warning: Warning about a likely hard drive failure because of decreased critical S.M.A.R.T. attributes.

    Argus Monitor Features

    1.  Fan Speed
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Performance Monitoring
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
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    khat17

    Good alternative to SpeedFan. Far more up to date.

    Top positive comment •Dec 24, 2022
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    Guest

    i think it should be free

    Top negative comment •May 4, 2019
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    Guest

    Supports more modern hardware, is still regularly updated.

    Positive comment •Nov 5, 2019
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    • Most users think Argus Monitor is a great SpeedFan alternative.

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

    43 Core Temp alternatives
    Core Temp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Core Temp Features

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

    The installation may contain adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Core Temp iconSpeedFan Icon

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    Guest

    Does not support Managing Fan Speeds

    Negative comment •Dec 29, 2019
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    Guest

    you can't control the pc fans

    Negative comment •Sep 29, 2015
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    • Some users think Core Temp is a great SpeedFan alternative, some don't.

    • Core Temp is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
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    fan-control

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    Control your fans with different behaviors.

    34 fan-control alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Fan Speed
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  9. Real Temp icon
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    Real Temp

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    Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors.

    39 Real Temp alternatives
    Real Temp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Real Temp Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
    Real Temp iconSpeedFan Icon

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  10. FanCtrl icon
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    FanCtrl

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    FanCtrl is a software that allows you to automatically control the fan speed on your PC.

    8 FanCtrl alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FanCtrl Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Fan Speed
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  Small-footprint
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    +3
    FanCtrl screenshot 3
    FanCtrl iconSpeedFan Icon

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    mr_j

    Powerful and easy for setting temperature curves for automatic fan speed control, including hysteresis. Very low CPU usage.

    Positive comment •Jan 17, 2022
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    • FanCtrl is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
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    OMEN Gaming Hub

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    Take gaming to the next level with OMEN Gaming Hub, OMEN's dynamic software solution. Optimize your hardware, earn real-life rewards, manage your games, play remotely, and more. Think of it as a rare in-game item that boosts all of your character's stats.

    37 OMEN Gaming Hub alternatives
    OMEN Gaming Hub screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    OMEN Gaming Hub Features

    1.  Optimization
    2.  Overclock
    3.  Lights
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    OMEN Gaming Hub screenshot 1
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    +6
    OMEN Gaming Hub screenshot 3
    OMEN Gaming Hub iconSpeedFan Icon

    OMEN Gaming Hub VS SpeedFan

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