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StableBit ScannerGSmartControl
Paid

Costs $29.95, with a fully functional 30-day free trial.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows Windows, Linux
  • Continuous background surface scans of all drives
  • Health monitoring with alerts when parameters change
  • Highlights SMART anomalies automatically
  • Runs drive self-tests from the interface
  • Windows only
  • Paid after the 30-day trial
  • Depends on smartmontools being installed
  • Beware of a phishing site using a similar name
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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