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Plasma System Monitor vs Resources: catalog facts
Plasma System MonitorResources
Free

Free and open source, developed by the KDE community.

Free

Free to use, with donations accepted by the developers.

Linux Linux
  • Shows sensors, processes and resource usage in one window
  • Customizable monitoring pages
  • Covers GPU and battery as well as CPU and memory
  • Process and app management in the same window
  • Linux only
  • Most at home on a KDE Plasma desktop
  • Linux only
  • Looks best on GNOME rather than other desktops
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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