Core Temp
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Core Temp, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Core Temp's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Personal use | — | Free for private use |
| Commercial license (1 license) | $25 a month | Commercial use license · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (2–9 licenses) | $20 a month | 2–9 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (10–24 licenses) | $17 a month | 10–24 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (25–49 licenses) | $15 a month | 25–49 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (50–99 licenses) | $12 a month | 50–99 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (100–199 licenses) | $9 a month | 100–199 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (200–499 licenses) | $7 a month | 200–499 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial license (500–999 licenses) | $6 a month | 500–999 licenses · One license is required per physical machine. |
| Commercial License — 500–999 licenses | $6, paid once | 500–999 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 200–499 licenses | $7, paid once | 200–499 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 100–199 licenses | $9, paid once | 100–199 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 50–99 licenses | $12, paid once | 50–99 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 25–49 licenses | $15, paid once | 25–49 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 10–24 licenses | $17, paid once | 10–24 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 2–9 licenses | $20, paid once | 2–9 licenses · per physical machine |
| Commercial License — 1 license | $25, paid once | 1 license · 1 physical machine |
| Commercial license (1000+ licenses) | — | 1000+ licenses |
| Commercial License — 1000+ licenses | Priced on request | 1000+ licenses · contact for quote |
The facts
Each one read from Core Temp's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Add-ons
- Official add-ons include Core Temp Gadget, RGBPlugins, Core Temp Remote Server, Core Temp MC, Core Temp Grapher and a Core Temp mIRC script.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Administrative access
- Core Temp requires administrator privileges because it loads a kernel-mode driver at runtime to access hardware information.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Commercial licensing
- The commercial license page says one license is required per physical machine.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Compatibility limit
- Some AMD processor families expose only one thermal sensor, so Core Temp can show only a single CPU temperature reading for them.checked 28 Sep 2026
- CPU vendors
- The software supports processors from Intel, AMD and VIA.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Customization
- Core Temp is described as easy to use while enabling customization and expandability through plug-ins.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Custom sensor support
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
- Latest listed release
- The homepage lists Core Temp version 1.20.1 dated 2 May 2026.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The stated requirements list Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8/8.1, 7, XP and multiple Windows Server versions.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Overheating protection
- The official FAQ says Core Temp implements overheating protection through its Options menu.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Per-core readings
- It can display the temperature of each individual core of every processor in the system.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy practices
- ALCPU says it uses security measures to protect personal information and does not sell, trade or rent users' personal identification information.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Processor requirement
- The stated processor requirement is an Intel, AMD or VIA x86-based processor.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Core Temp is a compact program for monitoring processor temperature and other vital information.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Remote monitoring
- Core Temp Monitor for Android and Windows Phone can monitor machines remotely when used with Core Temp Remote Server.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security update
- Version 1.20 lists a fix for a driver security vulnerability and a fix for a BSOD with Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection enabled.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Sensor method
- Core Temp collects readings directly from Digital Thermal Sensors located in processor cores rather than external motherboard sensors.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- ALCPU provides a support forum and lists postal and email contact information for inquiries.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows; Android companion appchecked 24 Sep 2026
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