Alternatives to FanControl

Controls CPU, GPU and case fans using custom curves from any temperature sensor. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • FanControl

    Controls CPU, GPU and case fans using custom curves from any temperature sensor.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as FanControl.

  • Argus Monitor

    Windows tool for fan control based on any temperature source, with hardware and drive monitoring.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    Argus Monitor offers fan curves from any temperature source with multiple controllers per fan and hotkey profiles, but it is paid after a 30-day trial.

  • CoolerControl

    A Linux application for monitoring and controlling cooling fans, pumps and lighting on supported hardware.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    CoolerControl moves fan and pump control to Linux under the GPL, supports Corsair and NZXT coolers and lighting, but does not run on Windows.

  • Macs Fan Control

    Mac app that shows fan speeds and temperature sensors and lets you set fan speeds yourself.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Macs Fan Control lets fan speed follow any temperature sensor, but only on Apple hardware under macOS or Boot Camp Windows, with some features in a paid Pro version.

  • NZXT CAM

    A free Windows app that monitors PC performance and controls NZXT fans, lighting and LCDs.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    NZXT CAM monitors CPU and GPU temperatures on any Windows PC, but its fan and lighting control only works with NZXT hardware.

  • TG Pro

    Mac app for monitoring component temperatures and battery health, with manual and automatic fan control.

    PaidProprietarymacOS

    TG Pro provides manual and automatic fan control plus temperature and battery monitoring, but only on Macs and as a paid one-time purchase.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.