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NVTOP

Free#11 of 59 in Hardware Monitoring SoftwareProcess Monitoring Software

NVTOP: A free, open-source terminal monitor for detailed local multi-GPU visibility. Ranked #11 of 59 in Hardware Monitoring Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for interactive multi-GPU terminal monitoring.

7.7/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Interactive multi-GPU terminal monitoring
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Remote monitoring
    No
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Monitors multiple GPUs, accelerators, processes, and device metrics
    • Charts utilization and memory while showing thermals, power, and clocks
    • Offers AppImage, Snap, package-manager, Docker, and WSL2 installation

  • Where it doesn't

    • Local terminal application without remote monitoring
    • No verified alerting or alert channels
    • No verified sensor-history retention or custom sensor definitions

Our verdict on NVTOP

NVTOP is a free, open-source, htop-like terminal monitor for GPUs and other accelerators. It is intended for users who need local, command-line visibility into multi-GPU activity, including device status and the processes using available hardware. The interface covers utilization, memory usage, temperature, power, clock metrics, and PCIe receive and transmit load. NVTOP supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, with hardware support spanning AMD, Apple, Huawei, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Rockchip, MetaX, Enflame, Tenstorrent, and other vendors through platform-specific drivers.

Its main strength is depth within an interactive terminal view. Users can monitor multiple GPUs and accelerators, inspect process information, and chart GPU and memory utilization rather than relying on a single summary metric. An interactive setup window supports configuration, while saved interface preferences carry into subsequent runs. Command-line options and a manpage also suit users who prefer repeatable terminal workflows. Installation options include AppImage, Snap, package managers, Docker, and WSL2, giving technical teams several ways to fit NVTOP into an existing environment.

NVTOP is a focused local monitor rather than a remote operations or alerting system. The published capabilities do not include remote monitoring, alert channels, sensor-history retention, device limits, or custom sensor definitions. That makes it a strong choice for engineers, developers, and system administrators who want immediate terminal visibility into GPU and accelerator behavior at no software cost. Teams that need centralized dashboards, persistent historical data, automated alerts, or remote fleet coverage should choose a product designed around those functions instead.

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NVTOP pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

NVTOP fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Supported platformsLinux; Apple systems (limited, build-specific support)
Remote monitoringNo
Monitored device limitNot verified
Sensor historyNot verified
Alert channelsNot verified
Custom sensor supportNo
DeploymentSelf-hosted, Desktop
PlatformsLinux, macOS
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

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