Argus Monitor is Windows software for controlling fans and monitoring system hardware. Fan behavior can be based on CPU, GPU, HDD or SSD, motherboard, and AIO temperatures, with fixed settings, control curves, profiles, hysteresis, averaging, and rate limits. It monitors almost all available HDDs and SSDs through S.M.A.R.T. and can show hardware details through a sidebar gadget and configurable tray icons. On supported devices, it also controls RGB effects, static colors, and temperature-based colors; the listed RGB coverage is limited to supported hardware. Hardware coverage includes motherboards, external fan controllers, AIO coolers, processors, graphics cards, storage, RAM, power supplies, and sensors. The listed supported operating systems are Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2 or later. A fully functional 30-day evaluation is available. The one-year license is listed at 16.45 USD per year and the three-year license at 35.95 USD per year, each for two concurrent installations. There is no subscription, and expired licenses retain access to previously released versions.
Who it is for
It suits Windows users who want temperature-based fan controls and system hardware monitoring. Its RGB controls are relevant only to users with listed supported devices.
What is good
- Fan control supports curves, profiles, and rate limits.
- Monitors nearly all available HDDs and SSDs through S.M.A.R.T.
- A fully functional 30-day evaluation is available.
- Each listed license supports two concurrent installations.
- No subscription is required.
What to know first
- Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2 or later.
- RGB controls are limited to supported hardware.
- Each additional active installation adds a fee.
Verdict
Argus Monitor combines detailed fan controls with hardware and storage monitoring for Windows. A 30-day evaluation is listed, followed by licenses from 16.45 USD per year.
Get started with Argus Monitor
- Open the Argus Monitor website and download the Windows evaluation.
- Use the fully functional software during its 30-day evaluation.
- Choose a one-year or three-year license if you want coverage for new versions.
- After payment confirmation, receive the license key by email.
Limits to know first
The free evaluation is fully functional for 30 days. Each license supports two concurrent installations; additional active installations cost $12.45 for three years or $5.45 for one year.
Questions about Argus Monitor
What does Argus Monitor cost?
The one-year license is 16.45 USD per year, and the three-year license is 35.95 USD per year. Renewal plans are 11.95 USD per year for one year or 24.95 USD per year for three years.
Is there a free plan or trial?
A fully functional 30-day evaluation is available. No free plan details are provided beyond that evaluation.
Which platforms does it support?
It supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2 or later.
How many installations does a license cover?
Each license supports two concurrent installations. Each additional active installation costs $12.45 for three years or $5.45 for one year.
Does Argus Monitor use a subscription?
No. Expired licenses retain access to versions released previously.
Can it control custom sensors and RGB?
The open Argus Controller hardware project adds custom temperature sensors and fan-control channels. RGB control works on supported listed devices, and support for more devices depends on user assistance.
Argus Monitor plans and pricing
All plansCompared on hardware monitoring software
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows
