Alternatives to Fastfetch

Prints a summary of your hardware, operating system and desktop in the terminal next to a logo, quickly and configurably. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Fastfetch.

  • CPU-X

    Inspect processor, motherboard and system information on Linux.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    CPU-X shows processor, motherboard and system details through graphical, terminal and report modes, but it runs only on Linux and some details need elevated access.

  • inxi

    A command-line system information tool that reports hardware, sensors, drivers and system details.

    FreeProprietaryLinuxCommand line

    inxi gives a more detailed hardware, sensor and driver report aimed at support requests, but runs only on Linux and the BSDs and shows no logo.

  • Hardinfo2

    A graphical Linux tool that shows detailed system information and runs benchmarks.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    Hardinfo2 is a graphical Linux app combining a detailed hardware report with benchmarks, instead of a quick terminal summary on many systems.

  • CPU-Z

    A tiny freeware window that tells you exactly which processor, board and memory are in a Windows PC.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsAndroid

    CPU-Z reports exact CPU, board and memory details including SPD timings in a Windows window, but is closed-source and lacks Linux or macOS versions.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Fastfetch as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Speccy

    Quick summary of a Windows PC's hardware and temperatures.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows

    Fastfetch prints a quick hardware and system summary in the terminal on Windows, macOS, Linux and more, is MIT licensed, and shows no temperatures.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.