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HWMonitor vs NZXT CAM: catalog facts
HWMonitor	NZXT CAM
Freemium Free, ad-supported on the website, with a paid PRO version.	Free Free to download and use, with no account required.
Windows	Windows
Reads a wide range of motherboard, CPU, GPU and drive sensors Portable zip version available	Real-time CPU, GPU, memory and temperature monitoring on any Windows PC Controls fans, RGB and Kraken LCD on NZXT hardware
Windows only Graphs and remote monitoring are in the paid PRO version	Windows only Device control features only apply to NZXT hardware
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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