System Monitor Pro is a Windows‑only dockable panel for After Effects that shows real‑time RAM usage, CPU load with clock speed, and per‑GPU VRAM and temperature data, refreshing every second while you work.
Developed by Power Robot.
About System Monitor Pro
System Monitor Pro places hardware readouts directly inside After Effects as a dockable panel. It reports used RAM, CPU load with live clock speed, and VRAM and temperature for each NVIDIA GPU in the system, updating once per second. The panel is built for Windows and does not run on macOS. It supports any number of NVIDIA GPUs and works with After Effects releases from CC 2014 through the 2026 version. The current release is version 1.1, dated May 2026.
Features
- Real-time RAM, CPU and GPU monitoring inside After Effects
- Displays used RAM and CPU load with live clock speed
- Shows VRAM per GPU along with temperatures
- Dockable panel that updates every second while you work
- Supports any number of NVIDIA GPUs
- Built for Windows
Best for
After Effects users on Windows with NVIDIA GPUs who want live hardware readouts inside the app.
Frequently asked questions
Does System Monitor Pro work on macOS?
No, System Monitor Pro is built for Windows and does not function on macOS.
Which After Effects versions does System Monitor Pro support?
It supports After Effects versions CC 2014 through the 2026 release, including CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2026 versions.
Does System Monitor Pro support multiple GPUs?
Yes, it supports any number of NVIDIA GPUs, reporting VRAM and temperature for each card.
Is System Monitor Pro free?
The catalog lists System Monitor Pro as free, but pricing and licensing may change; consult the developer’s page for current terms.
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