MemTest Alternatives

MemTest is described as 'RAM tester that runs under Windows. It verifies that your computer can reliably store and retrieve data from memory. A correctly functioning computer should be able to do this with 100% accuracy day in and day out' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are eight alternatives to MemTest for Windows, Linux and Mac. The best MemTest alternative is Memtest86+, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MemTest are MemTest64, PassMark MemTest86, Windows Memory Diagnostic and GoldMemory.

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  1. Memtest86+ icon
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    Memtest86+ is a free-to-download memory test software designed to test and stress test an x86 or x64 architecture computer's random access memory (RAM) for errors.

    9 Memtest86+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Memtest86+ is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to MemTest.

    • Memtest86+ is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MemTest.

    • Memtest86+ is Free and Open SourceMemTest is Free and Proprietary
  2. MemTest64 icon
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    TechPowerUp Memtest64 is a lightweight, standalone utility that lets you check your system memory for problems at the hardware-level. It has a graphical interface, and can be run from within Windows.

    8 MemTest64 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    MemTest86 is a memory test for x86 computers. This includes 64-bit machines.

    There are many good approaches for testing memory. However, many tests simply throw some patterns at memory without much thought or knowledge of memory architecture or how errors can best be detected. T.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • PassMark MemTest86 is the most popular Mac alternative to MemTest.

    • PassMark MemTest86 is Freemium and ProprietaryMemTest is Free and Proprietary
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    The Windows Memory Diagnostic tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer for errors. The diagnostic includes a comprehensive set of memory tests. If you are experiencing problems while running Windows, you can use the diagnostic to determine whether the problems are...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    GoldMemory is a self-bootable, DOS-based, standalone memory subsystem testing software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • GoldMemory is the most popular commercial alternative to MemTest.

    • GoldMemory is Paid and ProprietaryMemTest is Free and Proprietary
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    R.S.T. Pro2 is the definitive memory diagnostic and validation tool designed for the rigorous testing needs of desktop & server memory manufacturers, system builders, design engineers, and service professionals. Powerful new features and advanced functionality make R.S.T.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    M2K MemScope is a free memory testing software program from the makers of Micro-Scope - a large suite of professional, time tested (and expensive) computer diagnostic tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    DocMemory Diagnostic, an advanced self-bootable PC Memory Diagnostic Software is a rigorous test pattern exercises both the PC Base and Extended Memory to locate defective memory, all carried out without the need for user to disassemble memory from the PC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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