A native Windows clone of htop - the beloved interactive process viewer, rebuilt from the ground up in Rust.
Features real-time per-core CPU usage, memory and swap meters, D3DKMT GPU and Copilot+ NPU meters matching Task Manager, 27 sortable columns, tree view, search and filter, EcoQoS (Efficiency Mode), and full mouse navigation.
Publisher’s description
What is htop-win?
htop-win by Fara Technologies LLC is open-source Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.15, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to October 17, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (faratech/htop-win) has 80 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast interactive htop-like process monitor and system resource viewer for Windows, written in native Rust with full TUI navigation.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: htop-win is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is htop-win safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F76D21693B19D7AD123346832526A8A6081E2E70F62590500EDE5CDDFF361307· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.15Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.2.14 | October 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id faratech.htop-win -eProgram files (.exe): htop.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fara Technologies LLC
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/faratech/htop-win
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.2.15
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 80
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- faratech.htop-win
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is htop-win free?
Yes. htop-win is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is htop-win safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install htop-win with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does htop-win run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of htop-win?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 17, 2026.
Can I use htop-win without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to htop-win?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, NTop and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
