WinBar Alternatives
WinBar is described as 'free and compact program that lets you monitor your system and provides easy access to frequently used controls. WinBar will run on Windows 2000 and newer operating systems and is available in 32 and 64 bit flavors' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WinBar for Windows, Mac, Linux and Mono. The best alternative is Rainmeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WinBar are Open Hardware Monitor, HWMonitor, Core Temp and Argus Monitor.
WinBar alternatives are mainly System Information Utilities but may also be Desktop Customization Tools or Hard Disk Diagnostic Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WinBar.Rainmeter
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Desktop Customization Tool
- System Information Utility
30 alternatives to Rainmeter- Windows
Rainmeter allows you to display customizable skins on your desktop, from hardware usage meters to fully functional audio visualizers. You are only limited by your imagination and creativity.
Rainmeter Features
Open Hardware Monitor
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- System Information Utility
69 alternatives to Open Hardware Monitor- Windows
- Mono
The Open Hardware Monitor is a free open source software that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds of a computer.
Open Hardware Monitor Features
DiscontinuedThere has not been any code change since December 2020, also the community now wonders if it is abandoned: https://github.com/openhardwaremonitor/openhardwaremonitor/issues/1471 There also seems to be a fork called LibreHardwareMonitor (which is already listed as an alternative) and appears to be the most active fork right now.
HWMonitor
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo30 alternatives to HWMonitor- Freemium • Proprietary
- System Information Utility
- Windows
HWMonitor is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC systems main health sensors : voltages, temperatures, fans speed.
HWMonitor Features
HWMonitor vs WinBar opinions
This is for board level statistics and WinBar is for userspace statistics.
0Core Temp
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo39 alternatives to Core Temp- Free • Proprietary
- System Information Utility
- Windows
Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.
Core Temp Features
BundlewareThe installation may contain adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/
Argus Monitor
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo34 alternatives to Argus Monitor- Paid • Proprietary
- Hard Disk Diagnostic Tool
- Windows
Monitoring temperatures and status of system components such as CPU, GPU and hard disk drive, fan speeds
Argus Monitor Features
Real Temp
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo35 alternatives to Real Temp- Free • Proprietary
- System Information Utility
- Windows
Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors.
Real Temp Features
GtkStressTesting
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo62 alternatives to GtkStressTesting- Free • Open Source
- Linux
GST is a GTK system utility designed to stress and monitor various hardware components like CPU and RAM.
GtkStressTesting Features
Lm-Sensors
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo26 alternatives to Lm-Sensors- Free • Open Source
- Linux
Lm-Sensors is a free and open-source application that provides tools and drivers for monitoring temperatures, voltage, and fans.
Lm-Sensors Features
smcFanControl
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo31 alternatives to smcFanControl- Free Personal • Open Source
- Mac
smcFanControl is the perfect application for all those Macbook owners getting burned by their hot-running Macbook.
smcFanControl Features
DiscontinuedNot updated for many years, does not work on new hardware
Fanny is a free Notification Center Widget and Menu Bar application to monitor your Macs fans.
Fanny Features