FreeMeter is a Windows system resource meter for viewing activity and capacity on a computer. Its readings cover uptime, disk space and activity, CPU, network activity, handles, processes, threads, memory, file cache, and network ping. Meters can be arranged in one or two columns, shown as bar or line graphs, and selected readings can appear in system tray icons. The free plan is available for Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2012 and later. FreeMeter Professional adds alert options for low disk space, low memory, high CPU use, and unresponsive ping hosts. Actions can be visual, sound, application, or email, though some are limited to Professional. Email alerts use an SMTP server; sending email using SSL/TLS is not supported. The Professional plan costs 9.99 USD per once for a single-user license, with per-license prices varying by quantity. A license is required for each computer. The maker says bug fixes and some new features are free updates, while major upgrades may carry a fee.
Who it is for
FreeMeter suits Windows users who want to monitor system resources, with Professional adding alert options for power users and IT professionals.
What is good
- Monitors CPU, memory, disk, network, and other readings.
- Meters support columns, bar graphs, and line graphs.
- Free plan supports Windows 10 and 11.
- Professional offers alerts for selected resource conditions.
What to know first
- Email alerts do not support SSL/TLS sending.
- Professional requires a license for each computer.
- Major upgrades may carry a fee.
Verdict
FreeMeter covers a wide range of Windows system readings and offers flexible meter displays. Professional adds alerts, but email alerts have an SSL/TLS limitation and licenses are per computer.
Get started with FreeMeter
- Open the FreeMeter website
- Choose the free edition or Professional
- Use a supported Windows 10, 11, or Server 2012-and-later system
- Install the software on each intended computer
- Purchase Professional through PayPal if needed
- Use the emailed registration information for Professional access
Questions about FreeMeter
Is FreeMeter free?
Yes. The FreeMeter plan is free. FreeMeter Professional is a one-time purchase starting at 9.99 USD per license for one to four licenses.
Which operating systems are supported?
The site lists Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2012 and later. Older versions may install but are untested.
What does Professional add?
Professional adds alerts for low disk space, low memory, high CPU use, and unresponsive ping hosts, with visual, sound, application, and email actions.
How are Professional orders handled?
Orders are processed by PayPal, and registration information is normally emailed within a few minutes after purchase.
Does FreeMeter contain advertising or spyware?
The features page states that FreeMeter has no ads or spyware.
FreeMeter plans and pricing
All plansCompared on network monitoring
- Free plan
- Yes
- Synthetic checks
- Yes
- Traffic monitoring
- Yes
- Alert channels
