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Resources alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Resources: linux only, and fewer process-level options than GNOME System Monitor. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Resources, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mission Center currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Mission Center logoMission CenterOpen sourceYesLinux5 of 566.5
2GNOME System Monitor logoGNOME System MonitorOpen sourceYesLinux4 of 462.6
3Plasma System Monitor logoPlasma System MonitorOpen sourceYesLinux3 of 359.6
  1. Mission Center logo

    1. Mission CenterTop pick

    Best for: Linux users who want a Windows Task Manager-like view of CPU, GPU and memory

    Open sourceLinux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Resources

    More detailed GPU and per-thread CPU stats in a Windows Task Manager-style layout.

    Pros

    • Covers CPU, memory, disks, network, GPU and fans in one place
    • Detailed GPU stats including encoder and decoder usage
    • Hardware-accelerated graphs keep its own load low
    • Familiar layout for people switching from Windows

    Cons

    • Linux only
    • Intel GPU monitoring lacks VRAM, power and temperature data
    • Apps may not show in the Applications list on Cinnamon
    Visit Mission Center Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mission Center a good Resources alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Monitors
    CPU, memory, disk, network, GPU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026missioncenter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    GPU data source
    NVTOP
    Checked Oct 25, 2026missioncenter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Toolkit
    GTK4 and Libadwaita
    Checked Oct 25, 2026missioncenter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Language
    Rust
    Checked Oct 25, 2026missioncenter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Intel GPU limits
    No VRAM, power or temperature
    Checked Oct 25, 2026missioncenter.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. GNOME System Monitor logo

    2. GNOME System Monitor

    Best for: GNOME users who want the dependable default for finding and stopping misbehaving processes

    Open sourceLinux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Resources

    Preinstalled on many GNOME systems, with more options for process priority and open files.

    Pros

    • Preinstalled on many GNOME-based distributions
    • Strong process tools: priority, memory maps, open files
    • Disk usage view for every mounted file system

    Cons

    • No GPU monitoring
    • Basic graphs compared with newer monitors
    • Linux and Unix-like systems only
    Visit GNOME System Monitor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GNOME System Monitor a good Resources alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Force-quit processes
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Process priority
    Adjustable
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Disk usage
    File Systems tab
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.gnome.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Plasma System Monitor logo

    3. Plasma System Monitor

    Best for: KDE Plasma users who want a monitor they can rearrange around the sensors they care about

    Open sourceLinux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Resources

    Lets you build your own sensor pages, and fits better on KDE Plasma.

    Pros

    • Fully customisable pages built from system sensors
    • Ships with Plasma, so no extra install on KDE
    • Same sensors can be used as desktop and panel widgets

    Cons

    • Pulls in KDE libraries on other desktops
    • GPU details are thinner than Mission Center's
    • Linux only
    Visit Plasma System Monitor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Plasma System Monitor a good Resources alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Purpose
    Sensors, processes and resources
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.kde.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL-2.0 or GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.kde.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    KDE
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.kde.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Resources alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Mission Center logo

Best Resources alternative for most people

Mission Center

More detailed GPU and per-thread CPU stats in a Windows Task Manager-style layout.

GNOME System Monitor logo

Best Resources alternative for a free option

GNOME System Monitor

Preinstalled on many GNOME systems, with more options for process priority and open files.

Plasma System Monitor logo

Best Resources alternative for open source

Plasma System Monitor

Lets you build your own sensor pages, and fits better on KDE Plasma.

Mission Center logo

Best Resources alternative for Linux

Mission Center

More detailed GPU and per-thread CPU stats in a Windows Task Manager-style layout.

Resources alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Resources?

Mission Center ranks first right now. More detailed GPU and per-thread CPU stats in a Windows Task Manager-style layout. GNOME System Monitor and Plasma System Monitor follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Resources?

Yes. Mission Center (open source), GNOME System Monitor (open source) and Plasma System Monitor (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Resources?

Yes: Mission Center, GNOME System Monitor and Plasma System Monitor.

Which Resources alternatives work on Linux?

Mission Center, GNOME System Monitor and Plasma System Monitor run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Resources?

The complaints we hear most: linux only; fewer process-level options than GNOME System Monitor; shows less detail at a glance than terminal tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Resources, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.