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inxi vs lshw: catalog facts
inxi	lshw
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Detailed hardware, sensor and driver report in one command Packaged in most Linux distributions	Detailed listing of hardware components from one command Lightweight and scriptable
Terminal output only Detection of some legacy hardware depends on user reports	Linux only Some details require running as root
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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