Process Hacker vs Windows Task Manager : Which is Better?

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Process Hacker

Process Hacker is a free and open source app that will let you view all the processes that your system runs.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

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Windows Task Manager

Task Manager, previously known as Windows Task Manager, is a task manager, system monitor, and startup manager included with Microsoft Windows systems. It provides limited information about computer performance and running applications, processes and CPU usage, commit charge and memory information, network activity and statistics, logged-in users, and system services. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Apps available for Windows

Process Hacker VS Windows Task Manager Feature comparision

Feature Process Hacker Windows Task Manager
Cpu monitoring
Disk Monitoring
Granular Detail on Processes
I/O Monitoring
Network Monitoring
Portable
Affinity Mask
Process Monitoring
Runs on command line
Lightweight
Performance Monitoring
Command line interface
Hardware Monitoring
System Info
Task Management
History graphs
Networking
Developer Tools
No installation
Terminal-based
Activity history
Application Monitoring
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