MemTest86
7.6#1 in pc stress testing toolsFrom $76 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMemTest86 vs Novabench
What both publish
| Fact | MemTest86 | Novabench |
|---|---|---|
| Company | MemTest86 is a PassMark Software product; PassMark describes itself as a privately owned software development group headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a California branch office. | The maker identifies itself as Novabench Inc. and says it is registered in Canada with its registered office in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Security | The maker says its Secure Boot binaries are signed and code integrity is verified by Microsoft. | Novabench says it has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit covering Security, Confidentiality, and Availability. |
| Support | Free users receive a public forum, while Pro and Site users receive phone, email and forum support plus 12 months of upgrades. | Support is available through documentation, support chat, and [email protected]. |
MemTest86 plans
- Pro Site Edition$5,557, paid once
- MemTest86 Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Pro Download$116, paid once
- Pro USB Drive$144, paid once
Novabench plans
- FreeFree
- Plus Monthly$6 a month
- Plus$36 a year
- Pro$216 a year
Pick MemTest86 if…
MemTest86 suits people diagnosing RAM faults or checking whether memory is contributing to system instability. Its Pro and Site editions add automation or LAN deployment for users who need those capabilities.
Pick Novabench if…
Novabench suits people who want to benchmark a personal computer across several hardware components, with optional network and AI tests. Its Novabench for Work offering is aimed at IT professionals seeking an endpoint performance suite.