FreeMeter
FreeMeter is a Windows system resource meter for viewing computer activity and capacity.
What FreeMeter is
FreeMeter is a Windows system resource meter for viewing computer activity and capacity. Its readings include uptime, disk space and activity, CPU, network activity, handles, processes, threads, memory, file cache, and network ping. Meters can use one or two columns, bar or line graphs, and selected readings can appear as system tray icons. The free plan costs nothing. FreeMeter Professional adds alerts for low disk space, low memory, high CPU use, and unresponsive ping hosts, using visual, sound, application, or email actions; some actions are limited to Professional. Email alerts use an SMTP server, but SSL/TLS sending is not supported. Professional costs $9.99, paid once for one to four licenses, with different per-license rates at larger quantities and contact required for 50 or more. A license is required for each computer. Supported systems listed are Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server 2012 or later.
Good
- Monitors CPU, memory, disk, and network readings
- Bar, line, and tray displays
- Professional threshold alerts
- No ads or spyware
- Free plan available
Watch out
- Email alerts lack SSL/TLS support
- Professional requires a license per computer
- Major upgrades may charge a fee
- Older Windows versions are untested
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want ongoing visibility into system resources and network responsiveness. Professional is intended for power users and IT professionals needing threshold alerts.
Verdict
FreeMeter offers broad resource monitoring at no cost, with Professional adding configurable alerts. Review the email security limitation and per-computer licensing before choosing the paid edition.
Plans and prices
From FreeMeter's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FreeMeter | Free | Free for everyone · Windows 10 & 11 and Windows Server 2012 and later |
| FreeMeter Professional | $9.99, paid once | 1–4 licenses: $9.99 each · 5–9: $8.99 each · 10–19: $8.49 each · 20–34: $7.99 each · 35–49: $6.99 each · 50 and up: contact · Single user license |
The facts
Each one read from FreeMeter's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Ads and spyware
- The features page states that FreeMeter has no ads or spyware.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Alerts
- Professional can alert on low disk space, low memory, high CPU use and unresponsive ping hosts through visual, sound, application or email actions, with some actions limited to Professional.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Current version
- The version history identifies version 2.40.1, released August 23, 2026, as the current release.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Display
- Meters can appear in one or two columns, use bar or line graphs, and show selected resource readings in system tray icons.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Email limitation
- Email alerts use an SMTP server, and the site says sending email using SSL/TLS is not supported.checked 11 Oct 2001
- License count
- A Professional license is required for each computer on which the software is installed.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Operating systems
- The site lists Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2012 and later as supported; older versions may install but are untested.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Payment and delivery
- Orders are processed by PayPal, and registration information is normally emailed within a few minutes after purchase.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Professional access
- Registered Professional users can access their account, download the latest software and try betas through the ProCenter.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- FreeMeter is a system resource meter, and its Professional edition adds features for power users and IT professionals.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Resource monitoring
- Its meters cover uptime, disk space and activity, CPU, network activity, handles, processes, threads, memory, file cache and network ping.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Support
- The site directs users to a support request form and provides a page for looking up lost registration information.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Updates
- The site says bug fixes and some new features are free updates, while major upgrades such as version 3.0 may have an upgrade fee.checked 11 Oct 2001
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