Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs DriveDx
What both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | DriveDx |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | DriveDx diagnoses and monitors SSD and HDD health to help users detect problems before data loss or downtime. |
| Support | Support options include a customer communication center, knowledge base, email, and phone assistance. | BinaryFruit directs support inquiries to its support area and lists info at binaryfruit.com for other inquiries. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
DriveDx plans
- DriveDx – Personal License$19.99, paid once
- DriveDx – Family License$39.99, paid once
- 2-Computer Pack$49.99, paid once
- 5-Computer Pack$99.99, paid once
- 10-Computer Pack$189.99, paid once
- 20-Computer Pack$359.99, paid once
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick DriveDx if…
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.