Core Temp vs iStat Menus
Core Temp
alcpu.com
iStat Menus
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| Figure | Core Temp | iStat Menus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 19 | 3 |
| Spec score · System monitoring tools | 8.3 (#3) | 7.9 (#6) |
| Customization | Core Temp is described as easy to use while enabling customization and expandability through plug-ins. | Users can customize what appears in menu bar items and menus, including colors and item order. |
| Purpose | Core Temp is a compact program for monitoring processor temperature and other vital information. | iStat Menus monitors Mac system information from customizable menu bar items and detailed menus. |
| Support | ALCPU provides a support forum and lists postal and email contact information for inquiries. | Bjango invites users to contact it with questions, bug reports or feature requests. |
Plans
Core Temp
- Personal usePrice not published
- Commercial license (1 license)$25 a month
- Commercial license (2–9 licenses)$20 a month
- Commercial license (10–24 licenses)$17 a month
- Commercial license (25–49 licenses)$15 a month
- Commercial license (50–99 licenses)$12 a month
- Commercial license (100–199 licenses)$9 a month
- Commercial license (200–499 licenses)$7 a month
- Commercial license (500–999 licenses)$6 a month
- Commercial License — 500–999 licenses$6, paid once
iStat Menus
- Setapp subscription$9.99 a month
- Family LicensePrice not published
- Single LicensePrice not published
In their own words
iStat Menus
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