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HWiNFO vs SIW: catalog facts
HWiNFO	SIW
Freemium Free for personal and non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence after…	Paid Commercial software; check the developer site for current editions and prices.
Windows	Windows
Reports far more detail than Windows itself exposes, down to individual memory module SPD data Real-time sensor monitoring with logging, alerts and an on-screen display	Covers hardware, software and network in one place Shows product keys and software licences
Windows only, apart from a legacy DOS build Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence; the free build allows only a 14-day evaluation at work	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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