CrystalDiskMark
6.9#3 in disk benchmark software$9.99 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitCrystalDiskMark vs fio
What both publish
| Fact | CrystalDiskMark | fio |
|---|---|---|
| License | The CrystalDiskMark license page states that the software is under the MIT License and provided without warranty. | fio is free software published under version 2 of the GNU GPL. |
| Purpose | CrystalDiskMark is a simple disk benchmark and storage benchmarking software. | fio simulates user-defined I/O workloads to test performance or reproduce bugs. |
CrystalDiskMark plans
- Free desktop editionFree
- Microsoft Store edition$9.99, paid once
fio plans
- fioFree
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 fio if…
fio suits people who need to define and run storage I/O workloads without writing a separate test program for each one. Its client/server mode may be useful when jobs need to run on remote hosts.