Offline mode

Novabench has online comparison and cloud dashboard features that simplify result collection and interpretation. These features rely on submitting benchmark results to Novabench.com. Results can be submitted anonymously or linked to your account with various privacy settings available, including fully private submission.

For users who prefer to keep benchmark results local and not submit any data to our servers, Novabench offers an offline mode.

How offline mode works

When offline mode is enabled, all test results are stored exclusively in Novabench's local database on your device and can be viewed in the desktop app. No internet connection is required, and no data leaves your system.

Enabling offline mode

Desktop app

To avoid submitting any data to Novabench servers, offline mode can be enabled in the Novabench desktop application:

1. Open Novabench
2. Click on the Online Comparison or Account Sync button under test configuration options
3. Toggle "Do not sync" or "Disabled" to turn off result submission/syncing

Online comparison features rely on score submission and will be unavailable when offline mode is enabled.

Verifying offline mode

A local storage indicator next to test results in the Novabench desktop application confirms that the result was not sent to our servers.

Novabench communicates with our servers via https://api.novabench.com — this URL can be blocked by your firewall for additional assurance that no data is sent.

Test result data

Novabench test results include:

• Hardware specifications and results: CPU, GPU, memory, and storage device models and their performance test results
• Performance-related sensor readings: temperature, power status, and utilization
• Basic system info: OS, driver, and BIOS versions

Novabench respects your privacy; no personal data is ever included in test results. For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.

Offline data export

Results stored in the local database can be exported to CSV format directly from within Novabench. Access this through the File → Export menu.

Deleting submitted data

If you submitted test results to your Novabench.com account and wish to delete them, you can do so by selecting Remove from the dropdown menu to the right of each test result in your account dashboard. Reach out to support@novabench.com for account deletion and removal of your data.

Enterprise options

Enterprise customers can reach out to their account contact to inquire about custom offline packages. These come pre-activated with your license and include additional scripts to simplify result collection across multiple systems. No internet connection is required for activation or ongoing use.