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Avidemux vs DiskMaster
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan LinuxMacWindows
DiskMaster offers drive-health readings, history, alerts and optional recovery or repair tools at no cost. It is oriented toward deep monitoring of an individual machine rather than remote monitoring.
Visit DiskMasterThe facts
| Avidemux | DiskMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on disk diagnostic software |
Avidemux: what it does well
DiskMaster: what it does well
- Available for Windows, Linux and macOS.
- Scores health with attribute-linked deductions.
- Stores readings and charts them over time.
- Exports text, HTML, JSON and CSV reports.
- Offers alerts through several services and channels.
What to know first
- Remote monitoring is not supported.
- Raw SMART access requires administrator or sudo privileges.
- NVMe logs and macOS use optional smartmontools.
- Windows builds are unsigned.