smartmontools vs STB Suite
| smartmontools | STB Suite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | api, Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Bad-sector scan | — | Yes |
| Read/write testing | — | Yes |
| Surface scan | — | Yes |
| SMART tests | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Disk Diagnostic Software. On Inferse, STB Suite scores higher on our published basis.