Pokesensor vs XStat
Pokesensor
app.pokesensor.orgXStat
xstat.ddns.netSide by side
| Figure | Pokesensor | XStat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Hardware monitoring tools | 8.9 (#4) | 8.3 (#16) |
| Spec score · Hardware Monitoring Software | 8.4 (#12) | 7.6 (#47) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Remote monitoring | VIP++ supports remote monitoring from another device. | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Pokesensor supports Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, and Linux. | Windows 10/11; Android companion; web browser on local network |
Plans
Pokesensor
- FreeFree
- VIP$5 a month
- VIP+$10 a month
- VIP++$20 a month
- VIP Super+$30 a month
In their own words
Pokesensor
Pokesensor is a local hardware-monitoring app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It shows live CPU, GPU, memory, and disk readings, with one-second sensor graphs and an always-on-top mini overlay. Desktop alerts can notify users when readings move outside a configured range, and session logs export to CSV or JSON. The free plan includes live monitoring, the overlay, alerts, and support for all three platforms. Graphs can show a configurable history window up to 24 hours; VIP++ adds 30-day logging, while VIP Super+ includes unlimited logging history. The app runs without cloud services, accounts, telemetry, or sending hardware data. Its default polling interval uses well under 1% CPU, and its install footprint is 18 MB. Monthly plans are VIP at $5.00 USD, VIP+ at $10.00 USD, VIP++ at $20.00 USD, and VIP Super+ at $30.00 USD. Fan control depends on what the motherboard and operating system expose.