EtreCheckPro vs SIW

EtreCheckPro is a macOS diagnostic tool for investigating problems on a Mac. It detects more than 70 specific problems, distinguishes major from minor issues, and produces an anonymous text report for sharing online. It can identify security configuration problems and detect and remove malware. The app also shows storage use and helps address storage problems, but those functions require Full Disk Access. The free version supports command-line use from Terminal or ssh and can run from the Downloads folder without installation. It works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 10.13 through macOS 27. The optional Power User package adds computer-generated step-by-step solutions and detailed views of hardware, operating system, storage, networking, software, and performance, plus system Analytics and Insights charts. The free download costs nothing and includes basic reports and diagnostics. The Power User package costs $19.99, paid once and covers up to six different computers. Technical support is provided by email, with the company striving to respond within 48 hours.

SIW is a Windows system information tool for examining computer hardware, software, network and system details. It covers software licenses, devices, processes, services, network connections and open ports. Reports can be generated in HTML, JSON, CSV, TXT, XML or ODBC formats, then saved or printed. Command-line options can choose report modules, create, compress or append reports, and run report creation silently. Reports can also be sent through SMTP, uploaded using FTP, FTPS or HTTP POST, or saved to a database through ODBC. The Technician’s Version runs without installation from a USB flash drive, network drive or domain login script. Customizations include logos, tailored reports and builds limited to command-line use or without selected modules; these cost $50 extra. SIW lists a free viewer and a 14-day trial, which works only on specified 64-bit Windows versions and replaces some values with ***TRIAL***. Paid options range from a 23.99 USD one-time Technician’s Version without updates or support to paid update subscriptions and lifetime-update licenses. The maker identifies administrators, technicians and IT tech support as users.