Best System Information Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Fastfetch is ranked #1 of 35 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ASTRA32 and hw-probe. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ASTRA32. The lowest first paid tier on this page is BelManage at $0.83/mo.
When you need a clearer view of a computer's configuration, system information software can surface details about its firmware, installed software, and operating system. HWiNFO, ASTRA32, and inxi are the first entries shown. Compare operating-system coverage and the firmware or installed-software details available, then consider whether a command-line interface or portable version suits how you work. Report export is another criterion if you need to share findings. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. The ranking order and these listed features can help you weigh what information you need and how you want to collect or present it.
35 system information software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Fastfetch Top pick · 7.1 Free plan · Free #2 ASTRA32 Runner-up · 6.9 Free plan · Free
#3 hw-probe Also great · 6.9 Free plan · Free- Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- other
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Installed software
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Installed software
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- linux
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Installed software
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- other
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Installed software
- No
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 19.99 one-time
- Operating systems
- macos
- Installed software
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- linux
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Installed software
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About inxiVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
- Installed software
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial LinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
- Installed software
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.83/mofirst paid tier About BelManageVisit site - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 16.45 one-time
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1/mofirst paid tier About Argus MonitorVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Operating systems
- linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- linux
- Firmware details
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- windows
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Operating systems
- linux
- Firmware details
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Operating systems
- windows
- Firmware details
- Yes
- Installed software
- Yes
- Portable version
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 19.95 one-time
- Operating systems
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which system information software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Fastfetch is ranked #1 of 35 with a score of 7.1. ASTRA32 is second and hw-probe third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, BelManage has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.