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FPS Monitor vs Magpie
Both stand on game overlay software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
FPS Monitor provides configurable in-game monitoring and alerting for Windows systems. Before using it, check the mandatory administrator requirement and potential conflicts with other overlay or recording tools.
Visit FPS Monitor Free plan Windows
Magpie offers several scaling algorithms and customizable effects in a free Windows tool. Check its stated Windows and DirectX requirements, and note that frame generation is not planned.
Visit MagpieThe facts
| FPS Monitor | Magpie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Magpie |
| Website | fpsmon.com | github.com |
| On game overlay software | #24 of 27 | #9 of 27 |
FPS Monitor: what it does well
- Shows FPS with hardware readings
- Supports multiple configurable overlays
- Records usage statistics to files
- Warns about dangerous hardware states
- Has a free demo
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows only
- Administrator rights are mandatory
- Other overlays may cause crashes
Magpie: what it does well
- Supports fullscreen and windowed scaling.
- Effects can be combined and customized.
- Multiple monitors are supported.
- GPLv3-licensed and free.
What to know first
- Requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11.
- Requires DirectX feature level 11.
- Frame generation is not planned.
- Repository has no SECURITY.md file or published advisories.
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