CrystalDiskMark vs HD Tune Pro

CrystalDiskMark9.0Visit HTHD Tune Pro8.5Visit

Higher score CrystalDiskMark #1 in Disk Benchmark Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Get CrystalDiskMark

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HT HD Tune Pro #3 in Disk Benchmark Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit EFD Software

• CrystalDiskMark fits best

  Easy Windows SSD and disk testing

• HD Tune Pro fits best

  Windows benchmark plus drive diagnostics

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Side by side

Feature	CrystalDiskMark 9.0/10 Visit ↗	HTHD Tune Pro 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Disk Benchmark Software	#3 in Disk Benchmark Software
Best for	Easy Windows SSD and disk testing	Windows benchmark plus drive diagnostics
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$29.95/user one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features CrystalDiskMark 0/5 · HD Tune Pro 4/5
Random I/O tests	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Sequential tests	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
IOPS measurement	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Latency measurement	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Command-line interface	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit)
Our review
Pros	Tests sequential, random, read, write, and mixed performance. Shows MB/s, GB/s, IOPS, and average latency results. Exports results as text or PNG, JPEG, and BMP images.	Combines sequential, random 4 KB, low-level, and file benchmarks Includes S.M.A.R.T. checks, error scanning, secure erase, and monitoring Supports command-line parameters alongside its Windows desktop interface
Cons	Windows-only software. The Microsoft Store edition costs $9.99 one-time. Its many settings may be more than casual users need.	Windows support only Costs $29.95 after the 14-day trial Available functions can vary by device hardware
Our verdict	CrystalDiskMark is an open-source Windows storage benchmark for measuring sequential, random, read, write, and mixed disk performance. It suits users comparing SSDs, checking drive behavior, or documenting storage results. You choose the… Read the review →	HD Tune Pro is a Windows desktop utility for measuring storage-device performance and checking drive condition. It is aimed at users who need more than a single benchmark, including people assessing hard disks, SSDs, USB sticks, memory… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CrystalDiskMark — where it wins

  • Tests sequential, random, read, write, and mixed performance.
  • Shows MB/s, GB/s, IOPS, and average latency results.
  • Exports results as text or PNG, JPEG, and BMP images.

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only software.
  • The Microsoft Store edition costs $9.99 one-time.
  • Its many settings may be more than casual users need.

• HD Tune Pro — where it wins

  • Combines sequential, random 4 KB, low-level, and file benchmarks
  • Includes S.M.A.R.T. checks, error scanning, secure erase, and monitoring
  • Supports command-line parameters alongside its Windows desktop interface

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows support only
  • Costs $29.95 after the 14-day trial
  • Available functions can vary by device hardware

• CrystalDiskMark9.0/10 · Free plan

  A configurable Windows disk benchmark with detailed speed, IOPS, and latency results.

  Get CrystalDiskMarkFull verdict →
• HTHD Tune Pro8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A capable Windows drive benchmark and diagnostic utility with a one-time license.

  Visit EFD SoftwareFull verdict →