Open Hardware Monitor vs smcFanControl : Which is Better?

Open Hardware Monitor icon

Open Hardware Monitor

Open Hardware Monitor is a free open source software that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speed. Developed by Michael Möller

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows Linux Mono

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smcFanControl icon

smcFanControl

mcFanControl controls the fans of every Intel Mac to make it run cooler. Developed by Hendrik Holtmann

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X

Open Hardware Monitor VS smcFanControl Feature comparision

Feature Open Hardware Monitor smcFanControl
Command line interface
Export to CSV
Fan speed control
Hardware Monitoring
Lightweight
Portable
Temperature Monitoring
Voltage monitoring
System Info
Configurable
CPU temperature
Memory usage
Pitch Shifting
Shift management
Picture sharing
Battery Monitor
System Cleanup
Software Uninstallers
Overclock
Sits in the MenuBar
Real-time monitoring
Automated speed adjustments
Desktop Environment
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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