Head-to-head · System Information Software
ASTRA32 vs NWinfo
ASTRA32 leads on 0 checks, NWinfo on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreASTRA32 · 7.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresASTRA32 · 4 of 4
ASTRA32 scores higher on our rubric for system information software: 7.2 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #24.
ASTRA32 is the better fit for free Windows audits and detailed reports. NWinfo is the better fit for open-source Windows hardware reporting.
- ASTRA32 fits best
Free Windows audits and detailed reports
- NWinfo fits best
Open-source Windows hardware reporting
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Side by side
| Feature | ASTRA32 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | NWinfo 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #15 in System Information Software | #24 in System Information Software |
| Best for | Free Windows audits and detailed reports | Open-source Windows hardware reporting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features ASTRA32 4/4 · NWinfo 3/4 | ||
| Firmware details | ✓ | ✓ |
| Installed software | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Portable version | ✓ | ✓ |
| Command-line interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Operating systems | Windows | Windows |
| Report export | Html | Html |
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| Our verdict | ASTRA32 analyzes Windows computer configurations for PC repair technicians, system administrators and non-commercial users. It reports on processors, motherboards, BIOS, memory, storage, USB and SCSI devices, displays, graphics, sound,… Read the review → |
NWinfo is an open-source Windows Win32 utility for collecting detailed system and hardware information. It is aimed at administrators, technicians, developers, and technically minded users who need low-level visibility into a Windows… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ASTRA32 — where it wins
- Covers hardware, firmware, software, drivers and storage health
- Portable, batch and command-line operation support varied workflows
- Exports reports in TXT, INI, HTML, XML and CSV formats
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only support excludes other operating systems
- Its broad reporting may exceed the needs of simple system checks
- Free use is designated for non-commercial purposes
NWinfo — where it wins
- Collects SMBIOS, UEFI, SMART, PCI, SPD, EDID, and sensor data
- Supports GUI, CLI, PowerShell reporting, and multiple export formats
- Free, open-source, and available as a portable Windows utility
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows rather than across multiple operating systems
- Software inventory is limited beside its hardware reporting depth
- GUI and CLI support different minimum Windows versions
- ASTRA327.2/10 · Free plan
A broad Windows audit tool for detailed reports, troubleshooting and portable use.
Visit ASTRA32Full verdict → - NWinfo6.3/10 · Free plan
A broad Windows hardware inspector with GUI, CLI, scripting, and structured exports.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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