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Process Lasso vs TaskExplorer

Both stand on process monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Process Lasso

Free plan Windows

Process Lasso combines process controls, resource-related rules, and power management in a Windows utility. The free plan has limits, while listed paid plans start at $4.95 a month.

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TaskExplorer provides detailed local process inspection and system monitoring, with remote monitoring available through a supporter certificate. Check the operating-system requirements and administrator privilege needs before using it for process control.

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The facts

	Process Lasso	TaskExplorer
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Process Lasso Pro Single PC Annual: $14.97 a year	Task Explorer Pro Business: €60 a year
Plans published	19	2
Maker	Process Lasso	Not published
Website	bitsum.com	xanasoft.com
On process monitoring software	#18 of 26	#22 of 26

Process Lasso: what it does well

Adjusts process priorities during high CPU loads.
Persists CPU affinities, CPU sets, and priorities.
Automates power plans based on processes or idle time.
Can log process launches and selected activity.

What to know first

Windows only.
Some free-plan features are trial-limited.
Commercial use requires purchase within 30 days of deployment.

TaskExplorer: what it does well

Free and open source for Windows and Linux.
Process panels expose detailed runtime information.
Graphs track CPU, memory, network, disk, and GPU.
Can monitor multiple remote Windows and Linux systems.
Portable ZIP package is available.

What to know first

Remote monitoring requires a supporter certificate.
Full process control requires administrator privileges.
Windows ARM64 support requires Windows 11.

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