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Best PC Power Management Software in 2026

PC power management software helps manage power use and battery information on computers. This list is for people choosing a tool for Linux, Windows, or macOS.

  1. 1

    BatteryCare

    Free plan Windows

    BatteryCare brings battery monitoring, temperature readings, and power controls to Windows laptops at no cost.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    auto-cpufreq

    by Adnan Hodzic
    Free plan Linux
    6.2 Visit site
  3. 3

    BatteryInfoView

    by NirSoft
    Free plan Windows
    6.2 Visit site
  4. 4

    CoconutBattery

    by coconut-flavour.com
    Free plan Mac
    5.7 Visit site
  5. 5

    PowerTOP

    by Linux Foundation
    Free plan Linux
    5.5 Visit site
  6. 6

    TLP

    by TLP project
    Free plan Linux
    5.4 Visit site
  7. 7

    BatteryMon

    by BatteryMon
    Paid Windows

    Choose BatteryMon if you need Windows monitoring and a broad set of hardware diagnostic tools, with email alerts and exportable results.

    5.3 From $29 Visit site
  8. 8

    G-Helper

    by seerge
    Paid Windows
    4.0 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare supported platforms, pricing, and what a free plan includes. If code access matters, check the licence; review free-plan limits and trial terms before choosing.

Questions

Which operating systems are covered?

The list includes software for Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Are free options available?

Yes. A free plan is offered by tools in this category; check what each plan includes before choosing.

Which tools run on Linux?

auto-cpufreq, PowerTOP, and TLP list Linux support.

Which tools run on Windows?

BatteryInfoView and G-Helper list Windows support.

Does a free price mean the code is open?

No. Check the project's licence if reading or changing code is important.

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