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GNOME System Monitor vs Resources: catalog facts
GNOME System Monitor	Resources
Free Free and open source, part of the GNOME project.	Free Free to use, with donations accepted by the developers.
Linux	Linux
Simple graphical task manager for the Linux desktop Can end processes and change their priority	Covers GPU and battery as well as CPU and memory Process and app management in the same window
Linux only and designed for GNOME Less detail than specialised monitoring tools	Linux only Looks best on GNOME rather than other desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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