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Glances vs htop
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| Fact | Glances | htop |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C |
| Licence | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 34k | 8.4k |
| Latest | v4.5.7 | 3.5.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 52 days between releases | about 55 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 32 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Glances replaces htop. Alternatives to htop →
Full replacementProcesses and system stats, with a web UI, a REST API and exports.
Glances
unsigned The latest release, v4.5.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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htop
unsigned The latest release, 3.5.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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