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Open Hardware Monitor vs TrafficMonitor: catalog facts
Open Hardware MonitorTrafficMonitor
Free

Free and open source under the Mozilla Public License.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Linux Windows
  • Open source, so the sensor handling can be inspected and reused
  • Readings can sit in the tray or a desktop gadget
  • Network speed, CPU and memory readings on the taskbar
  • Skins to change the appearance
  • Upstream development stopped years ago; Libre Hardware Monitor is the maintained fork
  • Newer chipsets and sensors are frequently unrecognised
  • Windows only
  • Main documentation is in Chinese, with English translations
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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