Taskvane vs HWiNFO
HWiNFO is the most detailed hardware information and sensor tool for Windows, trusted by enthusiasts and reviewers for years. It shows far more sensors than most people need. Taskvane focuses on the readings that matter day to day, and pairs them with a Task Manager-style view of your apps.
| Feature | HWiNFO | Taskvane |
|---|---|---|
| Price and license | Free for personal use, paid Pro for commercial use; closed source | Free for everyone, open source (GPL-3.0) |
| Sensor depth (voltages, clocks, every rail) | Exceptional | Main readings, with all sensors in a list |
| CPU and GPU temperatures | Yes | Yes |
| Power draw | Yes | Yes |
| Detailed hardware report (model numbers, chipset, SPD) | Yes | No |
| Process list and end task | No | Yes |
| Startup apps | No | Yes |
| Battery health and time left at current draw | Battery details | Yes |
| Graphs with hover readouts | Per-sensor graphs | Dashboards up to 1 hour |
| Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen display in games | Via RivaTuner | Mini widget (not in fullscreen games) |
| Logging | Long-term CSV logging | Last hour to CSV |
Where HWiNFO is better
- Far more sensors and detail, including voltages, fan headers and memory timings.
- Full hardware reports for troubleshooting or selling a PC.
- Long-term logging and an in-game overlay through RivaTuner.
Where Taskvane is better
- A clean, guided view: temperatures labelled Normal to Critical instead of hundreds of raw values.
- Processes, startup apps and end task in the same window.
- Fully open source and free for any use, including at work.
Which should you use?
Choose HWiNFO for deep diagnostics, overclocking and long logging sessions. Choose Taskvane for a clear everyday view of temperatures, power and apps in one place.
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