CPU-Z vs EtreCheckPro

CPU-Z8.9Visit EtreCheckPro6.1Visit

Higher score CPU-Z #2 in System Information Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit CPU-Z

vs

EtreCheckPro #26 in System Information Software 6.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit EtreCheckPro

• CPU-Z fits best

  Free cross-device CPU and component details

• EtreCheckPro fits best

  Mac troubleshooting and diagnostic reports

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	CPU-Z 8.9/10 Visit ↗	EtreCheckPro 6.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	6.1
Ranking	#2 in System Information Software	#26 in System Information Software
Best for	Free cross-device CPU and component details	Mac troubleshooting and diagnostic reports
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$19.99 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Android	macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features CPU-Z 3/4 · EtreCheckPro 3/4
Firmware details	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Installed software	—	✓ (best)
Portable version	✓	✓
Command-line interface	✓	✓
Specs
Operating systems	Other	Macos
Report export	Html	Text
Our review
Pros	Detailed processor, motherboard, memory, SPD, and frequency reporting Free coverage across Windows and Android Portable ZIP edition, reports, validation, and command-line support	Detects over 70 specific hardware and software problems Free plan includes reports, security checks, and command-line usage Power User adds solutions, analytics, and detailed system views
Cons	Does not report installed software Narrower scope than full inventory suites Android version includes advertisements unless removed by purchase	Available only for macOS Advanced analytics and generated solutions require the paid package Reports are text-based in the free plan
Our verdict	CPU-Z is a focused system information utility from CPUID for people who need detailed hardware and device specifications rather than broad asset inventory. On Windows, it covers the processor, motherboard, chipset, memory, SPD modules, and… Read the review →	EtreCheckPro is a macOS diagnostic tool for identifying hardware, operating-system, storage, networking, software, security, and performance issues. It is aimed primarily at Mac end users who need a clearer view of system problems, while… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CPU-Z — where it wins

  • Detailed processor, motherboard, memory, SPD, and frequency reporting
  • Free coverage across Windows and Android
  • Portable ZIP edition, reports, validation, and command-line support

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not report installed software
  • Narrower scope than full inventory suites
  • Android version includes advertisements unless removed by purchase

• EtreCheckPro — where it wins

  • Detects over 70 specific hardware and software problems
  • Free plan includes reports, security checks, and command-line usage
  • Power User adds solutions, analytics, and detailed system views

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS
  • Advanced analytics and generated solutions require the paid package
  • Reports are text-based in the free plan

• CPU-Z8.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free utility for detailed CPU, memory, motherboard, and Android device information.

  Visit CPU-ZFull verdict →
• EtreCheckPro6.1/10 · Free plan

  A focused macOS diagnostic tool with useful free reports and deeper paid analysis.

  Visit EtreCheckProFull verdict →