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Hardinfo2 vs SIW: catalog facts
Hardinfo2	SIW
Free Free and open source.	Paid Commercial software; check the developer site for current editions and prices.
Linux	Windows
System information and benchmarks in one graphical app Actively maintained successor to hardinfo	Covers hardware, software and network in one place Shows product keys and software licences
Linux only Smaller project than some other system information tools	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 September 24, 2026

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