Compare software

Hardinfo2 vs dmidecode: catalog facts
Hardinfo2	dmidecode
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux, Command line
System information and benchmarks in one graphical app Actively maintained successor to hardinfo	Reports serial numbers, BIOS version and model details Shows memory slot and expansion slot usage
Linux only Smaller project than some other system information tools	Only reports what the BIOS provides, which can be inaccurate Command-line output is long and technical
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-2.0
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.