Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs SMART Utility
SMART Utility
6.2#15 in disk health monitoring software$25 one-timemacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | SMART Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Company | LSoft Technologies Inc. describes itself as a privately owned North American software company founded in 1999. | Volitans Software was founded by Matthew J. Butch on February 22, 2007, and operates from Pennsylvania. |
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | SMART Utility reads and displays hard drive SMART attributes and can run a drive’s built-in self-test. |
| Reports | Generates event logs and S.M.A.R.T. reports with detailed disk activity information over time. | Users can log drive information, save reports for later viewing, and print reports. |
| Support | Support options include a customer communication center, knowledge base, email, and phone assistance. | The maker offers support by email or Twitter and provides a SMART Utility FAQ. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
SMART Utility plans
- Personal license$25, paid once
- Family license$40, paid once
- Educational site license$65, paid once
- Business license$100, paid once
- Consultant license$350, paid once
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SMART Utility if…
SMART Utility suits Mac users who need drive health details, self-tests, background monitoring, or saved reports. It is also relevant for systems using software RAID or supported RAID enclosures.