WinSpy++ AlternativesOnly apps categorised as System Information Utilities

The best System Information alternative to WinSpy++ is SystemExplorer, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to WinSpy++ and six of them are System Information Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting System Information Utility alternatives to WinSpy++ are vtop, MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe, Usage and TaskInfo.

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WinSpy++ alternatives are mainly Process Management Tools but may also be Process Monitoring Tools or System Information Utilities.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WinSpy++.
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  • FreeOpen Source
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WinSpy++ is a handy programmer's utility which can be used to select and view the properties of any window in the system. WinSpy is based around the Microsoft Spy++ utility that ships with [Microsoft...

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WinSpy++ alternatives page was last updated Sep 5, 2022
  1. SystemExplorer icon
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    System Explorer is an enhanced Taskmanager that provides detailed information about running processes, startup programs, IE add-ons (BHOs), drivers, services network connections, system resources and more.

    57 SystemExplorer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    SystemExplorer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Show hidden processes
    3.  Hardware Monitoring
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Autostart
    Discontinued

    While mostly functional it and its website hasn't been updated since 2017 and forums and support are gone.

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  2. vtop icon
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    vtop is a graphical command-line tool that uses unicode braille to chart CPU and memory usage. It can be easily extended.

    47 vtop alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    vtop Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Terminal-based
    3.  Hardware Monitoring
    4.  Vim Key Mapping
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  3. MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe icon
     10 likes

    Task Manager DeLuxe (TMX) is based on MiTeC System Information Component Suite and offers powerful features available in standard Windows Task Manager in lightweight portable package with many more enhancements.

    20 MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe alternatives
    MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  No installation
    MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe iconWinSpy++ Icon

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    • MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe is the most popular commercial alternative to WinSpy++.

    • MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe is Paid and ProprietaryWinSpy++ is Free and Open Source
    • MiTeC Task Manager Deluxe is LightweightWinSpy++ is not according to our users
  4. Usage icon
     1 like

    System Activity Monitor for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Customizable, precise, and lightweight apps to keep an eye on the activity and performance of your devices.

    53 Usage alternatives
    Usage screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Battery level report
    6.  Network activity
    7.  Computer monitoring
    8.  Performance Monitoring
    9.  Hardware Monitoring
    10.  Battery Health
    11.  iOS widget
    12.  Stats
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    • Usage is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to WinSpy++.

    • Usage is Freemium and ProprietaryWinSpy++ is Free and Open Source
    • Usage is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWinSpy++ is not according to our users
  5. TaskInfo icon
     4 likes

    TaskInfo is a poweful utility that combines and improves features of Task Manager and System Information tools. It visually monitors (in text and graphical forms) different types of system information in any Windows system (95, 98, ME, NT 4.

    40 TaskInfo alternatives
    TaskInfo screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TaskInfo Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring
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  6. WinSpy icon
     4 likes

    WinSpy is a tool for retrieving details of an open window in the Windows desktop environment. It appears that it has superceded WinSpy++.

    4 WinSpy alternatives
    WinSpy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Command line interface
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    Comments about WinSpy as an Alternative to WinSpy++
     
    AntumDeluge

    WinSpy++ has been superceded by WinSpy.

    Positive commentDec 6, 2018
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    • WinSpy is Free and Open SourceWinSpy++ is also Free and Open Source
    • WinSpy is LightweightWinSpy++ is not according to our users
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