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HWMonitor vs Prometheus Node Exporter

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.

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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Prometheus Node Exporter

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

Node Exporter provides configurable host metrics for Prometheus, with documented package, Ansible, and container deployment options. Check the operating-system coverage and container access requirements for your environment.

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The facts

HWMonitorPrometheus Node Exporter
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, WindowsAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planHWMonitor PRO Standard: $19.95, paid onceFree or on request
Plans published41
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecpuid.comgithub.com
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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.

Prometheus Node Exporter: what it does well

  • Default collectors cover CPU, disk, filesystem, memory, and network.
  • Collectors can be enabled or disabled with command-line flags.
  • Documentation covers packages, Ansible, and container deployment.
  • Free software under the Apache 2 License.

What to know first

  • Metric availability varies by operating system.
  • Containerized host monitoring requires host namespace access and mounts.
  • Some systems need an extra capability for the timex collector.
  • The project recommends Windows Exporter for Windows users.

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