Speccy, developed by Piriform Software, is a freeware utility software and runs under Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP for both IA-32 and x64 versions of these operating systems, which shows the user information about hardware and software of the computer. The information displayed by Speccy includes processor brand and model, hard drive size and speed, amount of memory (RAM), information about graphics card and operating system. Speccy is used to monitor what hardware is present in a system and how it is being used.
Lifehacker stated in 2009 that among similar tools, Speccy was the "cleanest and most detailed one we've used yet". Download Squad described the software as "[though] not as detailed as some other system information tools, Speccy still provides a good deal of essential information and gathers it quickly". In 2010, PC World stated that the beta test version "gives you a remarkable amount of technical detail" that is "more comprehensive than other tools like Systeminfo". In its 2012 review Softpedia rated version 1.24.632 four stars (of five).
What is Speccy?
Speccy is a proprietary system utilitie program for Windows from Piriform. It ranks 19th by popularity among system utilities in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.33, released on June 24, 2024. 2 versions are listed since May 28, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,418,312 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 19 of our languages. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Speccy is a system utilitie tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Speccy safe to download?
- The file is served by download.ccleaner.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
03C35FCB1D10CF478C0B9896699937E6E262DAA4F4A4353A7CC56B238FE86892· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.33Latest | June 24, 2024 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.32 | May 28, 2021 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Piriform.Speccy -echoco install speccy -yscoop install extras/speccyspsetup133.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Piriform
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.33
- Released
- June 24, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,418,312
- Website
- ccleaner.com
- winget ID
- Piriform.Speccy
- Chocolatey package
- speccy
- Scoop package
- extras/speccy
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Speccy free?
Speccy is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Speccy safe to download?
The download comes from download.ccleaner.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 Speccy 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.
Can Speccy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Speccy support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for Any CPU.
Does Speccy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of Speccy?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 28, 2021.
What are alternatives to Speccy?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and Windows File Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
