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lm-sensors vs Core Temp: catalog facts
lm-sensors	Core Temp
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use. The software is closed source.
Linux, Command line	Windows
Reads temperatures, voltages and fan speeds from kernel drivers Includes libsensors for use by other tools	Per-core readings taken from the CPU's own sensors Tiny footprint with optional overheat protection actions
Linux only Command-line output with no graphical interface	The installer offers bundled software that must be declined CPU only; it does not read drive or GPU sensors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0, LGPL-2.1	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 22, 2026

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