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SIW vs HWiNFO: catalog facts
SIW	HWiNFO
Paid Commercial software; check the developer site for current editions and prices.	Freemium Free for personal and non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence after…
Windows	Windows
Covers hardware, software and network in one place Shows product keys and software licences	Reports far more detail than Windows itself exposes, down to individual memory module SPD data Real-time sensor monitoring with logging, alerts and an on-screen display
Windows only Closed source	Windows only, apart from a legacy DOS build Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence; the free build allows only a 14-day evaluation at work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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