HYDRA vs TuxClocker
HYDRA
patreon.comTuxClocker
github.comSide by side
| Figure | HYDRA | TuxClocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · PC Overclocking Software | 8.3 (#8) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Integrations | The maker reports improved integration with RTSS. | Optional dependencies integrate NVIDIA support through libnvml and libxnvctrl, AMD support through libdrm, and prettier AMD names through python-hwdata. |
| Purpose | HYDRA is a Windows toolkit for PC hardware diagnostics, monitoring, and tuning. | TuxClocker is a hardware controlling and monitoring program consisting of a D-Bus daemon and Qt GUI. |
Plans
HYDRA
- Project Supporter$3 a month
- Development Supporter$5 a month
- HYDRA PRO Early Access$15 a month
In their own words
TuxClocker
TuxClocker is a GNU/Linux hardware monitoring and control program made up of a D-Bus daemon and a Qt graphical interface. It can handle any number of devices at once, with users selecting device nodes to read or change properties. NVIDIA features include fan, clock, and power-limit controls, plus temperature, utilization, and VRAM monitoring; voltage settings and readings are available for 600–900 series GPUs under Xorg. AMD features include fan and clock control, performance parameters, voltage and VRAM monitoring, and voltage-frequency curve editing on applicable GPUs. CPU tools cover frequency and utilization monitoring, governor settings, frequency limits, power usage, and energy-power preferences. Installation options include a prebuilt release tarball and packages for openSUSE Tumbleweed. NVIDIA editing requires Coolbits, while AMD editing requires the amdgpu.ppfeaturemask boot parameter. Optional dependencies provide vendor support, and python-hwdata can improve AMD device names. The project is licensed under GPL-3 only and lists GNU/Linux as its current platform focus.