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WhatPulse
whatpulse.orgAlso covers computer
WhatPulse tracks computer activity such as application use, keystrokes, clicks, websites, uptime, and bandwidth.
Alternatives
The Best Libre Hardware Monitor Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 17 open source
Looking for something like Libre Hardware Monitor? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 17 are open source.
About Libre Hardware Monitorgithub.com/LibreHardwareMonitor/LibreHardwareM…
VisitLibre Hardware Monitor tracks computer temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionWhatPulseWhatPulse tracks computer activity such as application use…Open source optionFanCtrlFanCtrl is Windows software that automatically controls PC…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WhatPulse | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 2 | FanCtrl | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | Dimmer | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 4 | Deskreen | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Sound Meter | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 6 | PC Manager | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 7 | HWMonitor | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | AMD-APU-Tuning-Utility | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Virtual Display Driver | — | Yes | Windows |
| 10 | ShowDesktopOneMonitor | — | Yes | Windows |
All Libre Hardware Monitor alternatives
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
FanCtrl is Windows software that automatically controls PC fan speed based on a selected temperature sensor.
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Dimmer
nelsonpires.com/software/dimmerAlso covers computer
Dimmer provides brightness controls for multiple computer displays through a small Windows application.
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Deskreen
deskreen.comAlso covers computer
Deskreen shares a computer screen to devices through a web browser, including phones, tablets, and other computers.
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Sound Meter
mybrowseraddon.com/sound-meter.htmlAlso covers computer
Measure surrounding sound levels in decibels using a computer microphone in this browser tool.
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Also covers computer
Microsoft PC Manager offers Windows tools for boosting PC performance, cleaning storage, and managing large files.
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HWMonitor
cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.htmlHWMonitor reads PC health sensors such as voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, and CPU or GPU usage.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Universal x86 Tuning Utility provides hardware tuning controls; its project warns that misuse may cause system instability.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Virtual Display Driver adds virtual monitors to Windows 10 and 11 for use with VR, OBS, Sunshine, or desktop sharing.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
ShowDesktopOneMonitor changes the Windows desktop shortcut so it shows the desktop on one monitor.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
The Deskhop project describes a device for switching quickly between desktop computers.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Deskflow lets users share one keyboard and mouse across multiple computers.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Adjust brightness across multiple monitors on Windows using Monitorian, a desktop utility.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Deskreen turns a device with a web browser into a secondary screen for a computer.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
btop4win brings the btop++ process and system monitor to Windows, according to its project description.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Scrutiny monitors hard drive SMART data, historical trends, and failure thresholds.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
novideo_srgb calibrates monitors to sRGB and other color spaces on NVIDIA GPUs using EDID data or ICC profiles.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Monitor system and process information across platforms with Bottom, a graphical system monitor.
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Also covers open source
System Informer monitors system resources, debugs software, and detects malware.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
NVIDIA Profile Inspector edits NVIDIA driver profiles through the NVIDIA Driver Settings API on Windows.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Scalizer automatically configures Windows interface scaling on displays it does not support by default.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
DriverStoreExplorer manages the Windows driver store; its project warns that improper changes can affect the system.
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AppControl
appcontrol.comAppControl tracks CPU, memory, disk, temperature, and GPU usage over time, with controls for managing applications.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Keyviz visualizes keyboard and mouse actions in real time through a free, open-source tool.
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Alternatives to similar tools
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What is the best alternative to Libre Hardware Monitor?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Libre Hardware Monitor are WhatPulse, FanCtrl, and Dimmer.
Are there open-source alternatives to Libre Hardware Monitor?
Yes: FanCtrl, AMD-APU-Tuning-Utility, Virtual Display Driver, and ShowDesktopOneMonitor.
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