Free for Windows 10 & 11

Free PC Health Monitor for Windows —
CPU, GPU & RAM, always in view.

Real-time CPU, GPU, RAM and disk stats in a clean, minimal desktop overlay. No install. No subscription. Just run it and forget it.

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Free forever. If it saves you time, a coffee is always appreciated ☕ — Ko-fi

v1.1.0Latest
FreeAlways
~50 MBRAM footprint
PortableNo installer
Features

Everything you need to monitor your rig

Built for gamers, streamers, and power users who want clean, real-time hardware data without the bloat. A focused, lightweight alternative to HWiNFO, HWMonitor, and MSI Afterburner — without the learning curve.

CPU Monitoring

Per-core usage, clock speed, and temperature updated in real time. Spot thermal throttling and bottlenecks instantly.

GPU Monitoring

Usage, VRAM consumption, and thermals for NVIDIA and AMD cards. Know exactly how hard your GPU is pushing during any workload.

RAM & Disk

Live memory utilization, used vs available RAM, and real-time disk read/write throughput — all on one panel.

Network Monitoring

Real-time upload and download speeds, today's data totals, and a live breakdown of which apps are using your connection.

Mini Overlay

Press Ctrl+Shift+M to summon a compact always-on-top overlay. Drag it anywhere on screen — perfect for gaming without alt-tabbing.

Free & Portable

No installer, no Python, no admin rights required. Download the .exe and run — it works immediately on any Windows 10/11 PC.

Preview

Clean. Minimal. Always there.

PulseMonitor lives at the edge of your screen — never in your way, but always a glance away.

PULSEMONITOR v1.1.0
CPU67%
Ryzen 9 3900X  ·  3.8 GHz  ·  72°C
GPU54%
RTX 2080 Super  ·  6.2 GB VRAM  ·  68°C
RAM11.2 GB
14.2 / 16 GB  ·  DDR4-3200
DISK145 MB/s
Samsung 970 EVO  ·  512 GB NVMe
LiveUptime 4h 23m
GAMING — HIGH LOAD
CPU94%
4.7 GHz  ·  89°C
GPU98%
7.9 GB VRAM  ·  83°C
RAM14.8 GB
14.8 / 16 GB
LiveGaming Mode
DESKTOP — IDLE
CPU4%
3.6 GHz  ·  42°C
GPU2%
0.1 GB VRAM  ·  38°C
RAM4.1 GB
4.1 / 16 GB
LiveDesktop Idle
Requirements

Runs on anything
that runs Windows.

PulseMonitor is engineered to be lightweight. It won't slow down your PC while keeping an eye on it.

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • No Python installation required
  • No admin rights or installation needed
  • Works on laptops, desktops, and workstations
  • Compatible with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs
  • Around 50 MB RAM usage

Hardware Compatibility

AMD Ryzen (all generations)Supported
Intel Core (6th gen+)Supported
NVIDIA GeForce & RTXSupported
AMD Radeon RXSupported
DDR4 & DDR5 RAMSupported
NVMe, SSD & HDDSupported

Ready to see your rig's vitals?

Free download. No install. Works in seconds.

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Windows 10 / 11  ·  No install required  ·  v1.1.0

FAQ

Common questions

Is PulseMonitor free?

Yes, completely. PulseMonitor is free to download and use forever — no trial period, no premium tier, no subscription. You can support development on Ko-fi if you'd like, but it's entirely optional.

Does it work on Windows 11?

Yes. PulseMonitor runs on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). It's tested on both and keeps up with the latest Windows updates.

Does it need to be installed?

No. PulseMonitor is fully portable — just download the .exe and run it. No installer, no admin rights, no Python or runtime dependencies. It even runs off a USB drive.

How much RAM does PulseMonitor use?

Around 50 MB, which is well under what most system monitors use. It's deliberately lightweight so it doesn't eat into the memory it's supposed to be monitoring.

Is it safe? Will my antivirus flag it?

PulseMonitor is safe. Because it's a portable .exe built with PyInstaller, some antivirus tools may raise a false positive — this is a known quirk with Python-packaged apps, not a sign of anything malicious. The full source code is on GitHub for anyone to review.

What hardware does it support?

PulseMonitor works with AMD Ryzen (all generations) and Intel Core CPUs (6th gen+), NVIDIA GeForce & RTX GPUs, AMD Radeon RX GPUs, DDR4 & DDR5 RAM, and NVMe, SSD & HDD storage. It runs on desktops, laptops, and workstations.

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