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Sysinternals Suite vs PsTools: catalog facts
Sysinternals Suite	PsTools
Free Free to download from Microsoft.	Free Free download from Microsoft Sysinternals.
Windows, Command line	Windows, Command line
Dozens of diagnostic tools in one download Builds for ARM64 and Nano Server	Manages remote machines with nothing installed on them Covers processes, services, event logs, shutdown and passwords
Windows only Many tools assume familiarity with Windows internals	Some antivirus scanners flag the tools as remote admin threats Officially supports Windows 11 and Windows Server 2019 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Sysinternals EULA
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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