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DiskBoard vs DiskSpd
Both stand on disk benchmark software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
Choose DiskBoard if you want free drive tests and reported health attributes on Windows or macOS, with result comparisons by drive model. Consider its S.M.A.R.T. reporting caveat for USB drives and its warning that vendor cache utilities can inflate benchmark results.
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Visit DiskSpd The facts
| DiskBoard | DiskSpd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | diskboard.com | github.com |
| On disk benchmark software | #10 of 29 | #6 of 29 |
DiskBoard: what it does well
- Free for Windows and macOS.
- Runs sequential and random read/write tests.
- Test settings include file size, buffer size, threads, and access pattern.
- Displays drive-reported temperature, wear, and reallocated sectors.
- Users can compare uploaded results with the same drive model.
What to know first
- Some USB bridge chips prevent S.M.A.R.T. health reporting.
- Vendor RAM cache utilities can inflate benchmark results.
- Windows support requires Windows 10 or later.
- macOS support requires macOS 10.14 or later.
DiskSpd: what it does well
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