Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs ValiDrive
What both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | ValiDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | The company lists its address as 7177 Danton Promenade, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. | Laguna Hills, California, USA |
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | ValiDrive quickly spot-checks USB mass storage drives for deliberately missing storage. |
| Support | Support options include a customer communication center, knowledge base, email, and phone assistance. | GRC directs users to its active web forums and says it provides sales and technical support by email rather than telephone. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
- Professional—
ValiDrive plans
- ValiDriveFree
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ValiDrive if…
ValiDrive suits Windows users who want a quick check for deliberately missing storage on a USB mass storage drive. It is not intended as a comprehensive deep test of storage media.