CrystalDiskMark
6.9#3 in disk benchmark software$9.99 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitCrystalDiskMark vs dperf
What both publish
| Fact | CrystalDiskMark | dperf |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The CrystalDiskMark license page states that the software is under the MIT License and provided without warranty. | The project is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. |
| Purpose | CrystalDiskMark is a simple disk benchmark and storage benchmarking software. | dperf is a drive benchmarking utility for identifying storage bottlenecks and performance outliers across multiple drives. |
CrystalDiskMark plans
- Free desktop editionFree
- Microsoft Store edition$9.99, paid once
dperf plans
- dperfFree
Pick CrystalDiskMark if…
CrystalDiskMark suits Windows users who want configurable sequential, random, or mixed storage benchmarks and exportable results. The listed monitoring and temperature-alert features may also interest users checking storage devices.
Pick dperf if…
dperf suits Linux users who need to compare drive throughput or validate storage in Kubernetes or CI/CD workflows. It requires a kernel and filesystem that support direct I/O and write access to the target directories.