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Argus Monitor vs Notebook FanControl

Argus Monitor

argusmonitor.com

Notebook FanControl

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FigureArgus MonitorNotebook FanControl
Price from$1/moFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
Linux—Yes
Plans published51
Spec score · PC Overclocking Software8.8 (#3)7.4 (#22)

Plans

Argus Monitor

  • 1-year license$16.45 a year
  • 3-year license$35.95 a year
  • 1-year renewal$11.95 a year
  • 3-year renewal$24.95 a year
  • 30-day evaluationFree

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Notebook FanControl

  • NBFCFree

Notebook FanControl pricing →

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Argus Monitor

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Notebook FanControl

Notebook FanControl (NBFC) is a free, open-source service for controlling notebook fans on Windows and Linux. Its configuration system adapts the service to many notebook models. Windows users run an installer, choose a notebook configuration, and apply it so NBFC can control the fans. Linux users build the software themselves, install its systemd service, and apply a notebook configuration; the project provides no pre-built Linux releases. Downloads are linked through GitHub releases and a Chocolatey package. The repository includes the GNU General Public License version 3. An FAQ points to a supported-notebook list and says a configuration for a similar model may work when yours is absent. The maintainer does not create individual configurations, so users may need to make one themselves. Some systems have conflicts with ImDisk Toolkit or HWiNFO. Nvidia Optimus notebooks may lose fan control while the dedicated GPU is active, and Linux Secure Boot can require disabling.

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