Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs ELX-HealthMonitor
ELX-HealthMonitor
6.0#18 in disk health monitoring softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | ELX-HealthMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | Warning or critical conditions can trigger popup notifications or email messages. | Alert rules support hold-down periods and can send email using SMTPS, STARTTLS or plain SMTP. |
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | ELX-HealthMonitor monitors what a Linux server is doing now and what it did over time through a web interface. |
| Support | Support options include a customer communication center, knowledge base, email, and phone assistance. | The privacy page directs questions to [email protected]. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
ELX-HealthMonitor plans
- FreeFree
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ELX-HealthMonitor if…
It suits people administering Debian or Ubuntu servers with systemd who want a web view of system, disk and RAID activity. SMART monitoring requires smartmontools.