Side by side
CPU-Z vs WinAudit
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 AndroidWindows
Visit CPU-Z Free plan Windows
WinAudit provides a free way to inventory Windows computers, with several report formats and command-line support. Its no-networking design, as described by the maker, may matter to readers handling sensitive machine information.
Visit WinAuditThe facts
| CPU-Z | WinAudit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cpuid.com | parmavex.co.uk |
| On system information software | #28 of 34 | #24 of 34 |
CPU-Z: what it does well
WinAudit: what it does well
- Free and open source
- No setup required; portable version available
- Exports reports as CSV, RTF, or HTML
- Command-line support is listed
- Maker says it cannot transmit computer information
What to know first
- Windows-only
- No free trial is listed
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