Best Disk Benchmark Software in 2026
Updated
In short: fio is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of DaVinci Resolve and Buddi. The best-ranked option with a free plan is DaVinci Resolve. The lowest first paid tier on this page is HD Tune Pro at $29.95/mo.
Disk benchmarks let you examine storage performance through tests and measurements that reflect different workloads. Compare sequential tests with random I/O tests, and check whether IOPS and latency measurement are included. Supported platforms can help you identify compatible options, while a command-line interface may suit terminal-based or scripted work. The ranking opens with fio, DiskSpd, and Filebench, followed by Modern FS Benchmark and KDiskMark. Consider free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside the test coverage, and focus on the measurements that matter for the storage behavior you want to assess.
29 disk benchmark software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 fio Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#2 DaVinci Resolve Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · Free #3 Buddi Also great · 7.1 Free plan · Free
- Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About fioVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- No
- Latency measurement
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- No
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- No
- Latency measurement
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- No
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- No
- Latency measurement
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- No
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 29.95 one-time
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$29.95/mofirst paid tier About HD Tune ProVisit site - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- No
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- IOPS measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.99 one-time
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Random I/O tests
- Yes
- Sequential tests
- Yes
- Latency measurement
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which disk benchmark software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
fio is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.3. DaVinci Resolve is second and Buddi third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, HD Tune Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $29.95/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.