Drive Scope Alternatives

Drive Scope is described as 'Hard drives (and solid state drives) are the most failure prone components in your Mac. For that very reason, in fact, drive manufacturers have built in self monitoring, analysis and reporting technology right into the drive. (a.k.a' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Drive Scope for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best Drive Scope alternative is CrystalDiskInfo, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Drive Scope are GSmartControl, HD Tune, iStat Menus and smartmontools.

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  1. CrystalDiskInfo icon

    CrystalDiskInfo

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    Open-source utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. data, disk temperature and more. Offers portable use, dark mode, no ads or tracking, and supports 30+ languages. Designed to provide an accurate health status and includes features such as temporary file deletion and file recovery options.

    42 CrystalDiskInfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    • CrystalDiskInfo is the most popular Windows alternative to Drive Scope.

    • CrystalDiskInfo is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Drive Scope.

    • CrystalDiskInfo is Free and Open SourceDrive Scope is Paid and Proprietary
    • CrystalDiskInfo is LightweightDrive Scope is not according to our users
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    GSmartControl

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    GSmartControl provides a GUI for smartctl from smartmontools, allowing users to monitor and control SMART data on hard drives. It supports health inspection, runs diagnostic tests, and warns about potential drive failures, ensuring maintenance and optimal disk performance.

    33 GSmartControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Drive information window - A failing drive, attribute list
     

    • GSmartControl is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Drive Scope.

    • GSmartControl is Free and Open SourceDrive Scope is Paid and Proprietary
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    HD Tune

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    HD Tune is a hard disk / SSD utility with many functions. It can be used to measure the drive's performance, scan for errors, check the health status (S.M.A.R.T.), securely erase all data and more!.

    54 HD Tune alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. iStat Menus icon

    iStat Menus

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    iStat is a series of system monitor apps. It's available in different versions: iStat Menus, iStat for iOS and iStat Server as a companion application to the iStat for iOS app that lets you remotely monitor your computers (free for Windows and Mac).

    73 iStat Menus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    • iStat Menus is the most popular iPhone alternative to Drive Scope.

    • iStat Menus is the most popular commercial alternative to Drive Scope.

    • iStat Menus is Paid and ProprietaryDrive Scope is also Paid and Proprietary
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    smartmontools

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    The smartmontools package contains two utility programs (smartctl and smartd) to control and monitor storage systems using the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology System (SMART) built into most modern ATA and SCSI harddisks.

    24 smartmontools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. DriveDx icon

    DriveDx

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    DriveDx is advanced drive health diagnostic and monitoring utility. Unlike most drive utilities, DriveDx does not only monitor the drive’s built-in S.M.A.R.T. status, but also analyzes the changes of all drive health indicators that are closely related to HDD or SSD failures...

    41 DriveDx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DriveDx Drive Health Dashboard
     
  9. TechTool Pro icon

    TechTool Pro

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    Techtool Pro is a robust hardware diagnostic tool available for Macintosh.

    TechTool Pro utilizes full 64-bit compatibility to keep your Mac running at its best. With TechTool Pro you can test the sensors and fans on your Mac, along with the battery if you're using a Mac lap.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Pluto HUD icon

    Pluto HUD

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    Pluto is a highly refined and customizable at-a-glance system monitor for your Mac. Keep track of what's going on behind the scenes without dropping what you're currently doing.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. SORA L1/L2 icon

    SORA L1/L2

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    SORA is a next-generation diagnostics and recovery platform for HDDs and SSDs. It supports deep-level drive inspection, simultaneous multi-drive testing, and time-optimized scan routines. Designed with SSD-specific characteristics in mind, SORA can analyze wear levels...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    stat - full - scan for SSD
     
  13. Beaconly icon

    Beaconly

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    Beaconly is a flexible, easy to use data aggregating menu app that ties relevant information to you, beautifully one click-away in your macOs menu bar. Easily discover status of AWS, your Jira Tickets, and so much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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