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Macs Fan Control vs CoolerControl: catalog facts
Macs Fan ControlCoolerControl
Freemium

Free download, with a paid Pro version for extra features.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Windows, macOS Linux
  • Fan speed can follow any temperature sensor, including third-party drives
  • Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
  • Fan and pump control on Linux through hwmon
  • Supports vendor coolers such as Corsair and NZXT
  • Only works on Apple hardware
  • Some features require the paid Pro version
  • Linux only
  • What you can control depends on hardware and driver support
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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