btop vs Remote Process Explorer
| btop | Remote Process Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD | Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, Windows Server 2025 |
| Process controls | Yes | Yes |
| Remote monitoring | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Process Monitoring Software. On Specifiction, btop scores higher on our published basis.