No. 18 of 25 ·Disk Diagnostic Software

Atola Disk Recycler

Windows · Self-hosted

Freedom report

One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Atola Disk Recycler is ranked #18 of 25 in disk diagnostic software on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan.

Atola Disk Recycler plans and pricing

All plans

Atola Disk Recycler unit Not published One-time, non-recurring fee; contact Atola for pricing and shipping estimates. One or more 4-port units; up to 200 units and 800 ports per network recycler.atola.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on disk diagnostic software

Free plan: No
Bad-sector scan: Yes
Read/write testing: Yes
Surface scan: Yes
Platform: windows
SMART tests: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Atola Disk Recycler is a scriptable high-speed disk drive tester, wiper, and repairer built for professional hard disk recycling applications.
Drive support: Its 4-port units support SAS and SATA drives, with SAS supported on the SAS model and SATA supported on both models.
Capacity: A network can contain up to 200 units, allowing one software instance to control up to 800 ports simultaneously.
Wiping: Wiping options include DoD 5220.22-M, NIST 800-88, Security Erase, and zero or custom patterns.
Testing: Testing features include surface scans, S.M.A.R.T., checksum calculation, seek tests, transfer rate tests, and pattern comparison.
Custom workflows: The software includes a Script Editor with integrated help, syntax checking, syntax highlighting, and sample scripts for customizing workflows.
Reports and integration: Reports are created after script runs and can be exported as CSV manually or automatically for integration with external databases.
Standalone use: Each unit can run standalone without host software or a network connection, using a script supplied on a USB flash stick.
Hardware protection: Ports are isolated, and detected short circuits cause the unit to disable power to the affected drive.
Performance: The specifications list a maximum data transfer speed of 470 MB/s (28 GB/min) per port.
Host platform: The system includes Windows control software that runs on a separate PC.
Support and updates: The product page states that software updates and support are free.
Founded: 2003

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Disk Diagnostic Software in 2026#18 of 25

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Sources

recycler.atola.com· checked 3 Oct 2026
recycler.atola.com/features.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
recycler.atola.com/scripts.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
recycler.atola.com/reports.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
recycler.atola.com/ease-of-use.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
recycler.atola.com/pricing.html· checked 3 Oct 2026