Best Hardware Monitoring Software in 2026
Updated
Hardware monitoring software helps you keep track of sensor readings across the devices you oversee. Compare alert channels and custom sensor support to see how each option fits your monitoring setup; monitored device limits and sensor history add detail on scope and past readings. Remote monitoring and supported platforms can help you assess where you can view information, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost points to compare. Netdata, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor, and Centreon are among the entries to consider, alongside Checkmk and Glances. Match the listed capabilities to the hardware you need to monitor and how you want to receive alerts or review sensor history.
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25free plans on this page
€0.19/molowest paid tier
14 Oct 2026last checked
25 of 25 with known pricing have a free tier;3 of 3 with known code status publish open-source code;3 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CheckmkWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Full bars | 6 of 6 | $275/mo | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | TelegrafWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Full bars | 4 of 6 | $1,500/mo | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | NetdataWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Full bars | 6 of 6 | $4.50/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | Paessler PRTG Network MonitorWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 6 of 6 | $16.67/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | CentreonWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 3 of 6 | €0.19/mo | 6.6 | ||
| 6 | GlancesWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | ||
| 7 | ManageEngine OpManagerWeb · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 5 of 6 | $7.92/mo | 6.6 | ||
| 8 | NetXMSWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | ||
| 9 | GKrellMWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 10 | IcingaWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $166.67/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 11 | LibreNMSWeb · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 12 | PokesensorWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 13 | smartmontoolsWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 14 | Supermicro SuperDoctor 5Windows · Linux | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 15 | XStatWeb · Windows · Android | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 16 | gpuviewWeb · Linux · API | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 17 | HWMonitorWindows · Android | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 18 | IPMI MonitorWeb · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $100/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 19 | Macs Fan ControlWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 20 | michkaWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 21 | Nagios XIWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 22 | ObserviumWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 23 | Open Hardware MonitorWindows · Linux | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 24 | OpenNMSWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $500/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 25 | Prometheus Node ExporterWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Remote monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checkmk | 8.2 | Free plan | $275/mo | Yes | |||
| 2 | Telegraf | 8.1 | Free plan | $1,500/mo | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD | Yes | |
| 3 | Netdata | 6.7 | Free plan | $4.50/mo | Yes | 4.5 /mo | ||
| 4 | Paessler PRTG Network Monitor | 6.7 | Free plan | $16.67/mo | Yes | 200 /mo | ||
| 5 | Centreon | 6.6 | Free plan | €0.19/mo | Yes | |||
| 6 | Glances | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows, Android, Web, API, self-hosted | Yes | ||
| 7 | ManageEngine OpManager | 6.6 | Free plan | $7.92/mo | Yes | |||
| 8 | NetXMS | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, web | Yes | |
| 9 | GKrellM | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Windows | Yes | |
| 10 | Icinga | 6.5 | Free plan | $166.67/mo | Yes | |||
| 11 | LibreNMS | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 12 | Pokesensor | 6.5 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | 5 /mo | Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, Linux | Yes |
| 13 | smartmontools | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, macOS, Solaris, Windows, Cygwin, OS/2, eComStation, QNX | ||
| 14 | Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Windows, Linux | Yes | |
| 15 | XStat | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Windows 10/11; Android 5.0+; LAN web browsers | Yes | |
| 16 | gpuview | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Linux, web browser, REST API | Yes | |
| 17 | HWMonitor | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | windows, android | Yes | |
| 18 | IPMI Monitor | 6.4 | Free plan | $100/mo | Yes | 100 /mo | Linux, Docker, self-hosted web application | Yes |
| 19 | Macs Fan Control | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | macOS, Windows via Boot Camp | ||
| 20 | michka | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Linux, Windows, web browser | Yes | |
| 21 | Nagios XI | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 22 | Observium | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 23 | Open Hardware Monitor | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Windows, Linux | Yes | |
| 24 | OpenNMS | 6.4 | Free plan | $500/mo | Yes | |||
| 25 | Prometheus Node Exporter | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | linux, macos, self_hosted | Yes |
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