Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs Ariolic Disk Scanner
Ariolic Disk Scanner
5.8#18 in disk diagnostic softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | Ariolic Disk Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | Disk Scanner checks hard disks for read errors that may signal drive degradation. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
Ariolic Disk Scanner plans
- Disk ScannerFree
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Ariolic Disk Scanner if…
It suits Windows users who want to check supported disks for read errors, especially when a drive shows signs of failure. It can identify affected files, but a scan does not guarantee a fix for the underlying issue.