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Memtest86+ vs Karhu RAM Test: catalog facts
Memtest86+Karhu RAM Test
Free

Free and open source under the GPL v2.

Paid

Sold as a paid license by Karhu Software.

Windows, Linux Windows
  • Runs without an operating system, from BIOS or UEFI
  • Supports 32-bit and 64-bit x86 plus LoongArch64
  • Runs inside Windows without rebooting
  • Built for validating memory overclocks
  • Requires rebooting the machine to run a test
  • No ARM support
  • Windows only; Linux support was announced but not shown as available
  • Paid license
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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