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Novabench vs Hardinfo2: catalog facts
NovabenchHardinfo2
Free

Free to use; a separate Novabench for Work offering exists for organisations.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
  • Covers CPU, GPU, memory, storage and NPU in one run
  • Local LLM performance benchmark
  • System information and benchmarks in one graphical app
  • Actively maintained successor to hardinfo
  • Closed source
  • Business features are a separate offering
  • Linux only
  • Smaller project than some other system information tools
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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