SpeedFan Alternatives for Mac

SpeedFan is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Stats, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SpeedFan and 18 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to SpeedFan are iStat Menus, MacThrottle, TG Pro and Macs Fan Control.

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  1. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
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    Comments about iStat Menus as an Alternative to SpeedFan
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    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
    • Some users think iStat Menus is a great SpeedFan alternative, some don't.

    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietarySpeedFan is Free and Proprietary
  2. 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)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. TG Pro icon
     3 likes

    Monitor and manage all internal Mac temperatures, enhancing longevity by ensuring components remain cool. Supports auto/manual fan speed adjustments and offers comprehensive diagnostics with local or email alerts. Secure and compatible with Macs from 2008 onward.

    16 TG Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Monitor and control fans on Apple computers with a simple and efficient user interface

    21 Macs Fan Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    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
  5. eul icon
     7 likes

    macOS status monitoring app written in SwiftUI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. xScan icon
     2 likes

    Professional System Monitoring Utility designed for Mac.

    xScan has been specifically designed to help you monitor the behavior and health of your Mac in a simple and straightforward manner. This is done in real time. No more needing to go ‘beneath the hood’ to find out all those.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. smcFanControl icon
     17 likes

    smcFanControl is the perfect application for all those Macbook owners getting burned by their hot-running Macbook.

    38 smcFanControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. MenuBar Stats 2 has been reinvented. Completely re-written from the ground up. MenuBar Stats 2 is composed of modules (CPU, Disk, Network,...). Each module can be seen in your menu bar. Each module can be combined in 1 window, or in a separated window.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Heatsync icon
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    HeatSync syncs the air*, cpu and hdd temperatures and with the rpm of their corresponding fans increasing/decreasing one as the other is raising/dropping.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Fanny icon
     2 likes

    Fanny is a free Notification Center Widget and Menu Bar application to monitor your Macs fans.

    46 Fanny alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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