Vitals shows what is slowing your computer down, in plain language: CPU, GPU, memory, disks,
network, temperatures and per-process usage, with history, alerts and a compact overlay.
Optional read-only access from your phone on the local network. No account, no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is Vitals?
Vitals by Vitals contributors is open-source Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to October 14, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 34 times. Similar programs include Veyon, windows_exporter and Datadog Agent.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast, honest system monitor and task manager for Windows. No telemetry. Phone, Prometheus, CLI.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Vitals is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vitals 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:
44BAB520881E5C63643950C9285B122488E38CF1C1C9B739611669E61FC5F1DE· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.6 | October 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.2 | October 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.1 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Vitals.Vitals -echoco install vitals -yVitals_1.1.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Vitals contributors
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dragoscv/vitals
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 34
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Vitals.Vitals
- Chocolatey package
- vitals
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vitals free?
Yes. Vitals is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Vitals 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 Vitals 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 Vitals be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vitals run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Vitals?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 14, 2026.
Can I use Vitals without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Vitals?
Veyon, windows_exporter, Datadog Agent, LibreHardwareMonitor and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
