Hard Disk Sentinel
6.9#2 in hardware diagnostic software$22 one-timeFree planLinuxWindows
VisitHard Disk Sentinel vs smartmontools
smartmontools
6.8#3 in hardware diagnostic softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Hard Disk Sentinel | smartmontools |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Hard Disk Sentinel monitors, diagnoses, tests, and reports on hard disk and SSD health, performance degradation, and failures. | Smartmontools provides utilities to control and monitor storage systems using S.M.A.R.T. |
Hard Disk Sentinel plans
- TrialFree
- LinuxFree
- DOSFree
- Standard$22, paid once
- Professional$33, paid once
- Professional Family$59, paid once
smartmontools plans
- SmartmontoolsFree
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 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.