Active@ Hard Disk Monitor
7.3#2 in disk health monitoring software$49.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitActive@ Hard Disk Monitor vs Victoria HDD/SSD
Victoria HDD/SSD
5.9#17 in disk diagnostic softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Active@ Hard Disk Monitor | Victoria HDD/SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | The company lists its address as 7177 Danton Promenade, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. | Belarus |
| Purpose | Monitors hard disk health using S.M.A.R.T. and scans disk surfaces for bad sectors. | Victoria diagnoses, tests and performs minor repairs on hard drives, SSDs, memory cards and other storage devices in Windows. |
| SMART monitoring | It reads S.M.A.R.T. attributes such as temperature, head-flying height and spin-up time. | Victoria analyzes SMART data and shows the status of each attribute for HDDs and SSDs. |
| Support | Support options include a customer communication center, knowledge base, email, and phone assistance. | The maker says development and support have been handled by one person since the program moved to voluntary donations in 2018; the site offers articles, documentation and FAQs. |
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor plans
- FreewareFree
- Professional - General license$49.95, paid once
- Professional - Enterprise license$899, paid once
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Victoria HDD/SSD plans
- Victoria HDD/SSDFree
Pick Active@ Hard Disk Monitor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Victoria HDD/SSD if…
Victoria HDD/SSD suits Windows users who need to inspect or test storage devices and review SMART data. Its PIO mode is designated for professionals with special knowledge.