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SIW vs MonitorInfoView: catalog facts
SIW	MonitorInfoView
Paid Commercial software; check the developer site for current editions and prices.	Free Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and redistribute unmodified.
Windows	Windows
Covers hardware, software and network in one place Shows product keys and software licences	Shows model, maker and manufacture date from EDID Lists all supported display modes
Windows only Closed source	Remote computers require an administrator login Reports information only and does not change display settings
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Freeware
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 October 8, 2026

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