GSmartControl vs HDAT2
| GSmartControl | HDAT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Bad-sector scan | — | Yes |
| Read/write testing | — | Yes |
| Bootable media | — | Yes |
| Platform | — | dos |
| SMART tests | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Disk Diagnostic Software, Best Hardware Diagnostic Software. On The Geeks Club, HDAT2 scores higher on our published basis.