SpeedFan AlternativesOnly apps categorised as System Information Utilities

The best System Information alternative to SpeedFan is Libre Hardware Monitor, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SpeedFan and many of them are System Information Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting System Information Utility alternatives to SpeedFan are FanControl by Rem0o, Stats, iStat Menus and Sidebar Diagnostics.

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  1. Fan Control is a focused and highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows. It supports multiple temperature sources in min, max and average configurations, and fan curve functions, including but not limited to, linear, graph, and mix to control a single fan.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about FanControl by Rem0o as an Alternative to SpeedFan
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    Positive
    1

    Allows you to set the speed depending on the temperature in the form of a graph

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    FanControl by Rem0o icon
    FanControl by Rem0o icon
    • FanControl by Rem0o is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
  2. iStat Menus icon
     120 likes

    iStat is a series of system monitor apps. It's available in different versions: iStat Menus, iStat for iOS and iStat Server as a companion application to the iStat for iOS app that lets you remotely monitor your computers (free for Windows and Mac).

    74 iStat Menus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
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    1
    Comments about iStat Menus as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It is for Apple computers only, Speedfan is not limited to an uncommon platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    iStat Menus icon
    iStat Menus icon
    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  3. SidebarDiagnostics - A simple sidebar for Windows desktop that displays hardware diagnostic information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Sidebar Diagnostics as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    16

    Does NOT support fan speed controls.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Does not control fan speeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Sidebar Diagnostics icon
    Sidebar Diagnostics icon
    • Sidebar Diagnostics is Free and Open SourceSpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  4. MacThrottle icon
     11 likes

    Lightweight macOS tool that tracks thermal pressure and throttling, shows real time CPU temperature and fan speed, provides 10-minute history graphs, statistics for thermal states, and customizable notifications, all without requiring administrator privileges.

    20 MacThrottle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Core Temp icon
     61 likes

    Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.

    49 Core Temp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Core Temp as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Does not support Managing Fan Speeds

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    you can't control the pc fans

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Core Temp icon
    Core Temp icon
    • Core Temp is Free and ProprietarySpeedFan is also Free and Proprietary
  6. CoreCtrl icon
     16 likes

    CoreCtrl is a Free and Open Source GNU/Linux application that allows you to control with ease your computer hardware using application profiles.

    18 CoreCtrl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. hwinfo icon
     13 likes

    hwinfo/libhd are used to probe for the hardware present in the system. It can be used to generate a system overview log which can be later used for support.

    126 hwinfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Monitor and control fans on Apple computers with a simple and efficient user interface

    21 Macs Fan Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about Macs Fan Control as an Alternative to SpeedFan
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Great program, clean graphic, light and with the right options. The best

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Its free and works just as expected

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Macs Fan Control icon
    Macs Fan Control icon
    • Macs Fan Control is Freemium and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  9. ASUS AI Suite icon
     2 likes

    AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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