Hard Disk Sentinel
6.9#2 in hardware diagnostic software$22 one-timeFree planLinuxWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Hard Disk Sentinel | Piston |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Professional can provide drive status to developers through WMI or XML, while Professional and Enterprise support file transfer by FTP or email. | The app uses Firebase services for crash reporting, performance monitoring, analytics, remote configuration, authentication, and cloud data storage. |
| Purpose | Hard Disk Sentinel monitors, diagnoses, tests, and reports on hard disk and SSD health, performance degradation, and failures. | Piston turns an Android mobile device into a car scanner for reading diagnostic trouble codes and Freeze Frame data. |
| Support | Registration includes free life-of-product technical support and help. | Support is available by email at [email protected]. |
Hard Disk Sentinel plans
- TrialFree
- LinuxFree
- DOSFree
- Standard$22, paid once
- Professional$33, paid once
- Professional Family$59, paid once
Piston plans
- FreeFree
- Premium—
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 Piston if…
Piston suits Android users who want OBD2 diagnostics with an external ELM327 adapter. It is useful for reading codes, viewing live sensors, and adding premium history or export tools.