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lshw vs inxi: catalog facts
lshw	inxi
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Detailed listing of hardware components from one command Lightweight and scriptable	Detailed hardware, sensor and driver report in one command Packaged in most Linux distributions
Linux only Some details require running as root	Terminal output only Detection of some legacy hardware depends on user reports
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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