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fio vs CrystalDiskMark: catalog facts
fio	CrystalDiskMark
Free Free and open source.	Free Freeware. The developer asks for optional donations to support development.
Linux, Command line	Windows
Highly configurable workloads through job files Many I/O engines for different storage paths	Sequential and random read, write and mixed measurements in a few clicks Peak, real-world and demo modes covering different queue depths and thread counts
Steep learning curve for new users Command-line only, no built-in graphical interface	Windows only Synthetic benchmarks do not always reflect how a drive feels in use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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