Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
MemTest86
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Platform supportmulti-platform
- 4Memory testingYes
- 5Bootable diagnostic mediaYes
- 6Diagnostic reportsYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: memtest86.com
Overview
MemTest86 is ranked #2 of 30 in PC overclocking software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.
MemTest86 plans and pricing
All plansPro Download $116 once $116.00; free upgrades for 12 months One license per machine running Pro at the same time memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pro USB Flash Drive $144 once $144.00 plus shipping; free upgrades for 12 months One license per machine running Pro at the same time memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Site Edition $5,557 once $5557.00; free upgrades for 12 months Unlimited users within one organization in one country memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on PC overclocking software
- Free plan
- Yesmemtest86.com
- Platform support
- multi-platformmemtest86.com
- Memory testing
- Yesmemtest86.com
- Bootable diagnostic media
- Yesmemtest86.com
- Diagnostic reports
- Yesmemtest86.com
Facts
- Purpose
- MemTest86 boots from USB and tests computer RAM for faults using memory test algorithms and patterns.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker says system builders, PC repair stores, overclockers, and PC manufacturers use it to diagnose faulty RAM or rule RAM out as a cause of system instability.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Test coverage
- The product page lists 14 test algorithms, including SIMD, Row Hammer, and DMA tests.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Memory support
- The product page lists DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR4, LPDDR5(x), ECC, CDIMM, and CAMM2 memory support.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Diagnostic reporting
- It can generate customizable HTML reports and decode an error address to identify a failed DIMM or chip on supported configurations.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Automation and deployment
- Pro supports full test automation and custom tests through a configuration file, while Site Edition adds scalable LAN deployment through PXE boot.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Site Edition supports PassMark Management Console integration and reporting.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The product page says MemTest86 binaries support Secure Boot and are signed by Microsoft to verify code integrity.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Free edition limit
- The Free Edition supports up to 16 CPU cores; Pro supports up to 512 cores.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- Version 11.7 requires UEFI firmware and x86 or ARM64 hardware, and the maker says it does not support Apple Silicon M-series Macs.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Operating system independence
- MemTest86 runs as a standalone program without an operating system, though Windows, Linux, or Intel-based Mac can be used to create its bootable USB drive.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Free Edition support is through the public forum; Pro and Site include phone, email, and forum support plus 12 months of free upgrades.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Company
- MemTest86 is a PassMark Software product; PassMark describes itself as a privately owned software development group headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a California branch office.passmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1994memtest86.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australiamemtest86.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- memtest86.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
- memtest86.com/compare.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- memtest86.com/technical.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
- memtest86.com/download.htm· checked 4 Oct 2026
- passmark.com/about/index.php· checked 4 Oct 2026
- memtest86.com/pricing.html· checked 4 Oct 2026