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inxi vs dmidecode: catalog facts
inxi	dmidecode
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Detailed hardware, sensor and driver report in one command Packaged in most Linux distributions	Reports serial numbers, BIOS version and model details Shows memory slot and expansion slot usage
Terminal output only Detection of some legacy hardware depends on user reports	Only reports what the BIOS provides, which can be inaccurate Command-line output is long and technical
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 October 2, 2026

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