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Fan Control alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Fan Control alternative is HWiNFO (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Fan Control compared with 5 alternatives: SpeedFan, HWiNFO, Core Temp, Macs Fan Control and TG Pro.

Fan Control is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Fan ControlThis toolFreeFreeWindows
SpeedFanFreeFreeWindows
HWiNFOFreeFreeWindows
Core TempFree plan · from $25YesWindows
Macs Fan ControlFree plan · from $14.95 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
TG ProFree trial · from $10 one-timeTrial onlymacOS

Price against what you get

Fan Control has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

HWiNFO scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessFan ControlSpeedFanHWiNFO

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
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How each one differs from Fan Control

  1. SpeedFan

    Free Windows monitor for temperatures, fan speeds and voltages

    • SpeedFan is free.

    Suits: Older Windows PCs with supported monitor chips

    SpeedFan vs Fan ControlSpeedFan pricing and details

  2. HWiNFO

    Windows hardware information and real-time sensor monitoring

    • HWiNFO is free.
    • HWiNFO also covers reports.
    • HWiNFO does not cover workflow automation, which Fan Control does.

    Suits: Checking temperatures and loads on a PC while it runs

    HWiNFO vs Fan ControlHWiNFO pricing and details

  3. Core Temp

    Per-core CPU temperature monitor for Windows PCs

    • Core Temp starts at $25 per machine (commercial license).
    • Core Temp also covers reports.
    • Core Temp does not cover workflow automation, which Fan Control does.

    Suits: Checking CPU core temperatures on a Windows PC

    Core Temp vs Fan ControlCore Temp pricing and details

  4. Macs Fan Control

    Free Mac fan monitor with custom speeds and presets in Pro

    • Macs Fan Control starts at $14.95 one-time, per Mac.
    • Macs Fan Control also lists a macOS app.
    • Macs Fan Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Macs Fan Control also covers menu bar app.
    • Macs Fan Control does not cover workflow automation, which Fan Control does.

    Suits: Older MacBooks or iMacs that run hot or loud

    Macs Fan Control vs Fan ControlMacs Fan Control pricing and details

  5. TG Pro

    Mac temperature monitor with manual and automatic fan control

    • TG Pro starts at $10 one-time.
    • TG Pro has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fan Control.
    • TG Pro also lists a macOS app.
    • TG Pro lists no Windows app, which Fan Control has.
    • TG Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac owners who want to see temperatures and keep fans from running too late

    TG Pro vs Fan ControlTG Pro pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Fan Control

  • Windows only; the maker's release page lists Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Versions 237 and earlier shipped a driver that Windows Defender flagged as a trojan; V238 and later ship a PawnIO build instead.
  • Hardware support requests are not handled on the release repository; new hardware needs a working .NET code sample.
Fan Control pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Fan Control?

The alternatives to Fan Control in this directory are SpeedFan, HWiNFO, Core Temp, Macs Fan Control and TG Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fan Control.

Is there a free alternative to Fan Control?

Yes. SpeedFan and HWiNFO are free to use. Core Temp and Macs Fan Control have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Fan Control alternatives work on macOS?

The Fan Control listing does not include a macOS app. Macs Fan Control and TG Pro list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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