GSmartControl
6.7#4 in hardware diagnostic softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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smartmontools
6.8#3 in hardware diagnostic softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | GSmartControl | smartmontools |
|---|---|---|
| License | GSmartControl is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3. | Smartmontools is licensed under the GNU GPL Version 2. |
| Operating systems | The site lists Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, DragonFlyBSD, macOS, Solaris, and untested QNX support. | It should run on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, macOS, Solaris, Windows, Cygwin, OS/2, eComStation, and QNX. |
| Purpose | GSmartControl is a graphical interface for smartctl that lets users inspect SMART data and run drive tests. | Smartmontools provides utilities to control and monitor storage systems using S.M.A.R.T. |
GSmartControl plans
- FreeFree
smartmontools plans
- SmartmontoolsFree
Pick GSmartControl if…
GSmartControl suits desktop users who want to inspect SMART attributes, device statistics, and drive-test results on supported drives. It is also useful for viewing saved smartctl output or adjusting SMART and smartctl options, provided the user can run it with root or Administrator privileges.
Pick smartmontools if…
smartmontools suits users who want to inspect SMART health and run storage self-tests. It also fits administrators who want recurring monitoring and warning notifications.