DriveDx
DriveDx diagnoses and monitors SSD and HDD health on macOS, helping users spot drive problems before data loss or downtime.
What DriveDx is
DriveDx diagnoses and monitors SSD and HDD health on macOS, helping users spot drive problems before data loss or downtime. It analyzes indicators such as SSD wear or write endurance, I/O errors, pending sectors, and reallocated bad sectors, then reports Warning, Failing (Pre-fail), or Failed states. The app can run in the background, check drives periodically, and alert users when it finds an issue. Users can start and control self-tests for electrical or mechanical performance and read performance. DriveDx calculates health and performance ratings, plus an indicator of remaining SSD lifetime. It can email problem notifications and status reports according to configurable criteria, and alert when available space crosses a user-set threshold. The product page invites users to try it free, but no trial duration is stated; there is no free plan. Personal and household licenses are for non-commercial use, while commercial computer packs are also listed. The consultant license is the only stated license type for diagnosing third-party-owned drives or Macs and enables USB-drive portable mode. DriveDx requires macOS 10.9 through macOS 26.
Good
- Checks SSD wear, I/O errors, and bad-sector indicators
- Runs periodic background checks and issues alerts
- Offers configurable email reports and notifications
- Monitors free space against a user-defined threshold
Watch out
- Only supports macOS
- No free plan; a free trial is offered
- Consultant license is required for third-party drive diagnosis
Who it suits
DriveDx may suit Mac users who want drive-health monitoring, alerts, self-tests, and email reports. Consultants diagnosing third-party-owned drives or Macs need the consultant license, the only license type listed for that use.
Verdict
DriveDx combines drive-health checks with alerts, self-tests, and reporting on macOS. Check the license terms for your use, especially if diagnosing drives or Macs owned by others.
Plans and prices
From DriveDx's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DriveDx – Personal License | $19.99, paid once | Up to 3 personal computers · non-commercial use · non-transferable |
| DriveDx – Family License | $39.99, paid once | Up to 6 computers in the same household · non-commercial use |
| 2-Computer Pack | $49.99, paid once | Up to 2 computers · commercial use |
| 5-Computer Pack | $99.99, paid once | Up to 5 computers · commercial use |
| 10-Computer Pack | $189.99, paid once | Up to 10 computers · commercial use |
| 20-Computer Pack | $359.99, paid once | Up to 20 computers · commercial use |
| 50-Computer Pack | $749.99, paid once | Up to 50 computers · commercial use |
| 100-Computer Pack | $1,199.99, paid once | Up to 100 computers · commercial use |
| 200-Computer Pack | $1,899.99, paid once | Up to 200 computers · commercial use |
| 300-Computer Pack | $2,799.99, paid once | Up to 300 computers · commercial use |
The facts
Each one read from DriveDx's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Compatibility limit
- The product page says DriveDx requires macOS 10.9 through macOS 26.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Consultant use
- The consultant license enables USB-drive portable mode and is the only license type stated to permit diagnosing third-party-owned drives or Macs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Email reports
- DriveDx can send problem notifications and drive status reports by email, with reporting configurable by criteria.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Health analysis
- It analyzes drive health indicators including SSD wear or write endurance, I/O errors, pending sectors, and reallocated bad sectors.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Metrics
- It calculates drive health and performance ratings and an SSD lifetime-left indicator.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- The app runs in the background, periodically checks drive health, and alerts users when it finds an issue.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Pre-failure detection
- It reports Warning, Failing (Pre-fail), and Failed states to surface drive degradation before failure.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DriveDx diagnoses and monitors SSD and HDD health to help users detect problems before data loss or downtime.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The store says industry-standard encryption protects the confidentiality of personal information submitted for purchase.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Self-tests
- Users can start and control drive self-tests that check electrical or mechanical performance and read performance.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- BinaryFruit directs support inquiries to its support area and lists info at binaryfruit.com for other inquiries.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free space alerts
- It monitors available drive space and alerts when a user-defined free-space threshold is exceeded.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The product page invites users to try DriveDx for free, but does not state a trial duration.checked 9 Oct 2026
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