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Argus Monitor vs htop
Both stand on system information software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Argus Monitor combines detailed fan controls with hardware and storage monitoring for Windows. A 30-day evaluation is listed, followed by licenses from $16.45 a year.
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Free plan LinuxMac
htop provides a terminal-based way to view processes, with controls for I/O priority and CPU affinity. Keep in mind that it does not report SWAP use per process.
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| Argus Monitor | htop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | 1-year renewal: $11.95 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Argus Monitor | Not published |
| Website | argusmonitor.com | htop.dev |
| On system information software | #5 of 35 | #10 of 35 |
Argus Monitor: what it does well
- Fan control supports curves, profiles, and rate limits.
- Monitors nearly all available HDDs and SSDs through S.M.A.R.T.
- A fully functional 30-day evaluation is available.
- Each listed license supports two concurrent installations.
- No subscription is required.
What to know first
- Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2 or later.
- RGB controls are limited to supported hardware.
- Each additional active installation adds a fee.
htop: what it does well
- Free, with source code and distribution binaries.
- Supports Linux, BSD systems, macOS, and Solaris.
- Offers Unicode graphs and a tree view.
- Can configure I/O priority and CPU affinity.
- Customizable header meters and terminal color themes.
What to know first
- Requires ncurses and a text-mode terminal.
- No per-process SWAP column is provided.
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