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MSI Afterburner vs RivaTuner Statistics Server: catalog facts
MSI Afterburner	RivaTuner Statistics Server
Free Free from MSI.	Free Free, distributed through Guru3D.
Windows	Windows
Works on graphics cards from any vendor, not just MSI On-screen display and benchmarking are bundled in one free tool	Frame limiter helps reduce input lag and heat versus uncapped frame rates Powers the overlay in several other popular monitoring tools
Windows only Advanced tuning options can be intimidating for beginners	Interface feels dated compared to newer tools Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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