Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs HDAT2
What both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | HDAT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | LSoft publishes a 27-page PDF user guide covering installation, configuration, SMART viewing, scans, event logs and administrator functions. | The download page provides the HDAT2 Cookbook, user manuals, a DOS USB creation guide and an FAQ. |
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | HDAT2 tests and diagnoses ATA, ATAPI, SATA, NVMe, SSD and SCSI/USB devices. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
HDAT2 plans
- HDAT2 freewareFree
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick HDAT2 if…
HDAT2 suits users diagnosing supported storage devices who can boot a real DOS system. Its Windows demo is more limited than the main program.