Prime95
6.2#11 in hardware diagnostic softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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smartmontools
6.8#3 in hardware diagnostic softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Prime95 | smartmontools |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Prime95 is free Mersenne prime search software used to participate in GIMPS. | Smartmontools provides utilities to control and monitor storage systems using S.M.A.R.T. |
Prime95 plans
- Prime95Free
smartmontools plans
- SmartmontoolsFree
Pick Prime95 if…
Prime95 suits people who want to contribute computer work to GIMPS or run a consistent CPU workload to check processor and cache stability. The GUI-less Windows service build is intended for Windows Server experts.
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.