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btop vs Glances
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| Fact | btop | Glances |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 35k | 34k |
| Latest | v1.4.7 | v4.5.7 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 88 days between releases | about 52 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 32 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace htop. Alternatives to htop →
Full replacementbtopProcesses plus CPU, memory, disk, network and GPU graphs.
Full replacementGlancesProcesses and system stats, with a web UI, a REST API and exports.
btop
btop
unsigned The latest release, v1.4.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Glances
unsigned The latest release, v4.5.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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