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Core Temp vs HWMonitor: catalog facts
Core Temp	HWMonitor
Free Free to download and use. The software is closed source.	Freemium Free, ad-supported on the website, with a paid PRO version.
Windows	Windows
Per-core readings taken from the CPU's own sensors Tiny footprint with optional overheat protection actions	Reads a wide range of motherboard, CPU, GPU and drive sensors Portable zip version available
The installer offers bundled software that must be declined CPU only; it does not read drive or GPU sensors	Windows only Graphs and remote monitoring are in the paid PRO version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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