Hard Disk Sentinel
6.9#2 in hardware diagnostic software$22 one-timeFree planLinuxWindows
VisitHard Disk Sentinel vs MHDD
What both publish
| Fact | Hard Disk Sentinel | MHDD |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker describes serving home users, server administrators, small and large companies, and civil organizations. | The manual says MHDD is not easy for users without deep knowledge of how disk drives work. |
| Purpose | Hard Disk Sentinel monitors, diagnoses, tests, and reports on hard disk and SSD health, performance degradation, and failures. | MHDD is a freeware tool for low-level hard drive diagnostics and management. |
| Support | Registration includes free life-of-product technical support and help. | The product page links to an MHDD discussion forum, FAQ and documentation. |
Hard Disk Sentinel plans
- TrialFree
- LinuxFree
- DOSFree
- Standard$22, paid once
- Professional$33, paid once
- Professional Family$59, paid once
MHDD plans
- MHDDFree
Pick Hard Disk Sentinel if…
It suits home users, server administrators, small and large companies, and civil organizations that need storage monitoring. Professional and Enterprise are aimed at users needing surface repair, backups, integrations, or network-wide management.
Pick MHDD if…
MHDD is for users familiar with hard-drive operation who need low-level diagnostics or drive-management commands. Its manual warns that it may be difficult for those without that knowledge.