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Argus Monitor vs HWMonitor

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.

Argus Monitor

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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HWMonitor

Free plan AndroidWindows

HWMonitor covers a broad set of PC sensors, with a free Windows x86/x64 plan and a separate ARM64 download. Remote monitoring and additional PRO features are available at listed one-time prices.

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The facts

	Argus Monitor	HWMonitor
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Android, Windows
Lowest paid plan	1-year renewal: $11.95 a year	HWMonitor PRO Standard: $19.95, paid once
Plans published	5	3
Maker	Argus Monitor	Not published
Website	argusmonitor.com	cpuid.com
On system information software	#5 of 36	#13 of 36

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.

HWMonitor: what it does well

Reads temperatures, voltages, power, and fan speeds.
Windows release offers installer and ZIP downloads.
Separate Windows ARM64 download is listed.
CSV logging is listed as a feature.
PRO can monitor remote PCs and Android devices.

What to know first

Free HWMonitor plan is for Windows x86/x64.
Android remote connections require local Wi-Fi.
Android monitoring is limited to 10 devices.
PRO Standard costs $19.95, paid once.

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