DriveDx

What DriveDx is

DriveDx is a macOS application for diagnosing and monitoring SSD and HDD health, helping users look for signs of trouble before data loss or downtime. It examines indicators such as SSD wear or write endurance, I/O errors, pending sectors, and reallocated bad sectors. Drive health states are reported as Warning, Failing (Pre-fail), or Failed to indicate degradation.

The app runs in the background, checks drive health periodically, and can alert users when it finds an issue. Users can initiate and control self-tests for electrical or mechanical performance and read performance. DriveDx calculates health and performance ratings and an SSD lifetime-left indicator. It can send email alerts and drive status reports, with reporting configurable by criteria, and can notify users when available space crosses a threshold they set. The product page invites users to try the app for free, but the trial duration is not given. There is no free plan. Paid options include non-commercial personal and household licenses and commercial packs for multiple computers. The personal license covers up to three personal computers; commercial packs range from two to 300 computers. The stated compatibility range is macOS 10.9 through macOS 26.

Who it suits

DriveDx suits Mac users who want periodic checks of SSD or HDD health, drive warnings, and optional email reports. Its personal and household licenses address non-commercial use, while commercial computer packs are available for larger deployments. Consultants needing USB-drive portable mode or permission to diagnose third-party-owned drives or Macs need the consultant license.

Limits

There is no free plan. The personal license is limited to three personal computers and non-commercial use; the family license covers up to six computers in one household for non-commercial use. The product page invites users to try it free but does not state a trial duration.

Getting started

1. Open https://binaryfruit.com/drivedx.
2. Try DriveDx for free from the product page, or choose a paid license.
3. Select a license based on personal, household, or commercial use and computer count.
4. Install it on a Mac running macOS 10.9 through macOS 26.

Verdict

Choose DriveDx if you use macOS and want local drive health checks, self-tests, and alerts for drive or free-space issues. Personal, household, and commercial licenses cover different computer counts and use cases. Look elsewhere if you need remote monitoring or support outside the stated macOS range.