HDAT2 vs smartmontools
| HDAT2 | smartmontools | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, 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, smartmontools scores higher on our published basis.