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GPU-Z vs HWMonitor
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
GPU-Z offers a focused way to inspect graphics hardware information and selected monitoring details at no cost. Its usefulness depends on the graphics-card support noted for some readings.
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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.
Visit HWMonitorThe facts
| GPU-Z | HWMonitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | HWMonitor PRO Standard: $19.95, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | techpowerup.com | cpuid.com |
| On hardware monitoring software | #31 of 59 | #26 of 59 |
GPU-Z: what it does well
- Free Windows utility.
- Monitors several graphics-card readings on supported cards.
- Advanced tab shows supported graphics APIs.
- Reports exact BAR size when Resizable BAR is enabled.
- Standard download lists three checksums.
What to know first
- Available platform listed is Windows.
- Some monitoring details apply only to supported graphics cards.
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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