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BatteryBar vs Glances
Both stand on hardware monitoring 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
BatteryBar provides taskbar battery monitoring and estimated remaining time, with Pro adding alerts and configuration options. Check the listed Windows requirements and whether the battery reports rate data before relying on those readings.
Visit BatteryBar Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4
Glances covers a broad set of system metrics and offers several ways to monitor remotely or export statistics. Check its Python requirement and optional dependency setup against the features you need.
Visit GlancesThe facts
| BatteryBar | Glances | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | BatteryBar Pro: $4, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | osirisdevelopment.com | nicolargo.github.io |
| On hardware monitoring software | #17 of 59 | #2 of 59 |
BatteryBar: what it does well
- Free version is available.
- Displays battery details in the taskbar popup.
- Uses historical data to estimate remaining time.
- Pro adds low and critical battery alerts.
- Pro includes 20 configurable settings.
What to know first
- Listed supported systems are Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
- A system battery is required.
- Windows XP requires .NET Framework 2.0.
- Some batteries do not report charge or discharge rates.
Glances: what it does well
- Monitors CPU, memory, network, disks, sensors and uptime.
- Remote checks available through terminal, Web UI or API.
- Exports statistics to files, databases, brokers or REST.
- Documents Docker and Podman monitoring support.
- Free and open source under LGPL version 3.
What to know first
- Glances 4 requires Python 3.10 or later.
- Web interface dependencies are not included by default.
- Features such as exports and MCP need optional dependencies.
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