Driver Genius vs TweakNow PowerPack
Driver Genius
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| Figure | Driver Genius | TweakNow PowerPack |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · PC optimisers | 9.0 (#7) | 7.5 (#71) |
| Spec score · PC Optimization Software | 8.8 (#8) | 7.4 (#73) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware information | Hardware Info reports CPU, motherboard, graphics, storage and other device details. | The suite provides information about hardware including the motherboard, processor, video card, memory, hard disk, and network. |
| Purpose | Driver Genius scans a computer for outdated or missing drivers and provides driver updates for hardware such as sound, graphics, network and mainboard devices. | The maker describes PowerPack as a suite for fine-tuning a computer's operating system and web browser. |
| Support | Support is provided by an email form advertised as available 24/7, with priority for registered purchasers. | TweakNow asks users to email [email protected] with suggestions or bug reports. |
Plans
Driver Genius
- Free EditionFree
- Pro EditionPrice not published
- Platinum EditionPrice not published
- Driver Genius Free EditionFree
- Driver Genius Pro Edition$26.95 a year
- Driver Genius Platinum Edition$32.95 a year
TweakNow PowerPack
- FreewarePrice not published
- TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP3 (beta 2)Free
- TweakNow PowerPack 4.6.0$15, paid once
In their own words
Driver Genius
Driver Genius scans Windows computers for missing or outdated drivers and provides updates for sound, graphics, network, and mainboard hardware. It can back up drivers, restore them after system failure, and create standalone driver installers. Maintenance tools include driver rollback, cleanup of invalid driver packages, and removal of invalid device data. Offline Driver Update can install missing drivers and help restore network connectivity when a computer cannot connect to the Internet. Hardware Info reports device details and status, with real-time temperature and voltage monitoring. Other included tools are System Cleanup, System Transfer Assistant, SSD Speeder, and System Booster. The current product page lists support for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11. The Free Edition is priced at free and lists driver backup, restore, offline updates, hardware information, and temperature monitoring; outdated-driver updates are listed for five days. Pro and Platinum are listed for three PCs, but their prices are not provided. Driver Genius offers a free plan and a free trial, and its purchase page advertises a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.
TweakNow PowerPack
TweakNow PowerPack has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.