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Remote Process Explorer vs System Informer
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.
Free plan Windows
Remote Process Explorer provides process controls and detailed process information for local and remote Windows computers. Its free license is limited to non-commercial use on one computer, while commercial licenses have one-time costs.
Visit Remote Process Explorer Free plan Windows
System Informer combines system monitoring, process controls and debugging tools in a free Windows utility. Take care when closing handles, and run it with administrative rights for ExtendedTools disk and network information.
Visit System InformerThe facts
| Remote Process Explorer | System Informer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business License: $149.95 per license, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lizardsystems.com | system-informer.com |
| On process monitoring software | #19 of 26 | #23 of 26 |
Remote Process Explorer: what it does well
- Monitors and manages processes on local and remote computers.
- Shows process IDs, resource use, handles, and threads.
- Organizes running processes in a process tree.
- Maker says remote computers need no additional software.
- Can run on a user's network without registration.
What to know first
- Free Personal License is non-commercial and limited to one computer.
- Free Personal License excludes support and maintenance.
- Business License costs $149.95, paid once.
- Corporate License costs $2,999.95, paid once.
System Informer: what it does well
- Free software for Windows 10 or 11.
- Graphs and statistics track heavy or runaway processes.
- Displays detailed stack traces with kernel-mode, WOW64 and .NET support.
- Portable binaries are available; installation is not required.
What to know first
- Closing a searched handle may cause data loss or corruption.
- ExtendedTools disk and network details require administrative rights.
- Windows only; no remote monitoring.
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