Avidemux
7.3#1 in code search toolsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitAvidemux vs Macrorit Disk Scanner
Macrorit Disk Scanner
6.4#9 in disk diagnostic software$18.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Avidemux | Macrorit Disk Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. | Disk Scanner performs surface tests on hard drives to find bad sectors. |
| Support | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. | The maker lists Premium Support with the paid editions and provides a technical support email address. |
Avidemux plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- AvidemuxFree
Macrorit Disk Scanner plans
- Free EditionFree
- Pro + Edition$18.95, paid once
- Unlimited Edition$99.95, paid once
Pick Avidemux if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Macrorit Disk Scanner if…
Macrorit Disk Scanner suits Windows users who want to check storage for bad sectors, including users scanning offline disks from a USB drive. The free edition is for a single disk; paid editions add multi-disk scanning.