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lshw vs CPU-X: catalog facts
lshw	CPU-X
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Linux, Command line	Linux
Detailed listing of hardware components from one command Lightweight and scriptable	Offers graphical, terminal and report modes.
Linux only Some details require running as root	Some hardware details require elevated access.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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