No. 25 of 58 ·Hardware Monitoring Software

HWiNFO

Name: HWiNFO
Price: 29 USD

Windows

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One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

HWiNFO is ranked #25 of 58 in hardware monitoring software on Freedom251, made by HWiNFO (Malacky, Slovakia). It runs on Windows.

HWiNFO plans and pricing

All plans

Pro Subscription (starting price) Not published Pro license; subscription maintenance period is offered for 1, 2 or 3 years. hwinfo.com · 24 Sept 2026

Pro Lifetime (starting price) Not published One-time license purchase covering future updates. hwinfo.com · 24 Sept 2026

Subscription Pro $29/yr billed annually; initial price from $29, renewal from $14.5 hwinfo.com · 27 Sept 2026

Lifetime Pro $199 once one-time purchase hwinfo.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on hardware monitoring software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, DOS
Remote monitoring: Yes
Monitored device limit: 5 devices
Custom sensor support: Yes

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The record

Free Personal Use: All versions are free for personal and non-commercial environments.
Commercial License: Commercial use of HWiNFO 64 or ARM64 requires a Pro license.
Commercial Trial: Non-Pro HWiNFO 64 and ARM64 have a 14-day commercial evaluation period.
Refund Window: Refunds may be accepted within 14 days and are individually reviewed.
Supported Systems: Offers versions for Windows 7 and later, Windows 95 and later, and MS-DOS compatible systems.
Hardware Analysis: Provides detailed information about hardware components and supports current technologies and standards.
Real-Time Monitoring: Monitors system components for current status and failure prediction with low overhead.
Extensive Reporting: Supports multiple report types, status logging, and interfaces with other tools or add-ons.
Privacy Protection: Does not collect personal information or transmit data over the network.
Frequent Updates: The software is updated frequently for newer components, technologies, and standards.
Shared Memory Limit: Non-Pro 64 and ARM64 versions have a 12-hour Shared Memory limit.
Connection Limit: The maximum number of remote connections is currently 300.
Pro License Duration: Purchased Pro versions covered by maintenance are licensed perpetually.
Offline Activation: Activation uses a digital license key file delivered by email.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Hardware Monitoring Software in 2026#25 of 58
Best System Information Software in 2026#13 of 35

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Sources

hwinfo.com/licenses/· checked 27 Sept 2026
hwinfo.com· checked 27 Sept 2026