No. 13 of 58 ·Hardware Monitoring Software

HWMonitor

Windows · Android

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

HWMonitor is ranked #13 of 58 in hardware monitoring software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

HWMonitor plans and pricing

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HWMonitor Free Windows x86/x64; monitors PC hardware sensors cpuid.com · 3 Oct 2026

HWMonitor PRO Standard $19.95 once Unlimited usage; one year of unlimited updates Up to 10 remote connections cpuid.com · 3 Oct 2026

HWMonitor PRO Extended $34.95 once Unlimited usage; two years of unlimited updates Up to 20 remote connections cpuid.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on hardware monitoring software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, Android
Remote monitoring: Yes
Monitored device limit: 10 devices

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The record

Purpose: HWMonitor reads PC system health sensors, including voltages, temperatures, power, current, fan speed, utilization, and clock speeds.
Hardware coverage: It handles CPU and GPU monitoring, supported LPCIO chips, memory modules with thermal sensors, S.M.A.R.T. storage devices, and batteries.
Windows versions: The current listed Windows release is version 1.68 for x86/x64, with installer and ZIP downloads.
Windows ARM64: CPUID lists a separate Windows ARM64 HWMonitor download.
Recent features: Version 1.68 adds PCI Express error counters for AMD and Intel GPUs, new NPU and platform metrics, HDD IOPS and average latency, and saved device and sensor tree state.
Logging: The version history lists CSV logging as a feature added to HWMonitor.
PRO remote monitoring: HWMonitor PRO can monitor distant PCs and Android devices over a TCP/IP connection.
PRO graphs: HWMonitor PRO can save monitoring data and generate logging graphs as bitmap files.
PRO interface: HWMonitor PRO supports sensor tray icons and editable sensor labels.
Android app: HWMonitor PRO for Android reports device temperatures, battery voltage, temperature and charge level, CPU clock and utilization, and—in supported devices—GPU clock.
Android network limit: The Android app can monitor up to 10 Windows PCs or Android devices, and Android remote connections require a local Wi-Fi network.
Trial: The PRO registration page says the trial period is 30 days, with the delay potentially varying, and that trial includes all registered features.
Support: CPUID directs users to a bug report form for inconsistent readings and to contact support for registration issues.
Headquarters: Dunkerque, France
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Hardware Monitoring Software in 2026#13 of 58
Best System Information Software in 2026#5 of 35

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Sources

cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-arm64.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro-android.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro/registration.ht· checked 3 Oct 2026