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simple-disk-benchmark

Ch 057.0of 29 Disk Benchmark Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Random I/O testsYes
  4. 4Sequential testsYes
  5. 5Supported platformsmacOS, Linux, Windows (limited)
  6. 6Command-line interfaceYes
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Overview

simple-disk-benchmark is ranked #5 of 29 in disk benchmark software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

simple-disk-benchmark plans and pricing

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simple-disk-benchmark Free MIT licensed · command-line tool github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Random I/O tests
Yesgithub.com
Sequential tests
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
macOS, Linux, Windows (limited)github.com
Command-line interface
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
The project describes itself as a simple disk benchmark tool.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Benchmark types
It can run read tests, write tests, or both.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Benchmark controls
Options let users set the test file size, block size, cycle count, and random seeking.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Results
The tool displays a bar chart of run timings and can export timing summaries and individual run timings as JSON.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Cache handling
The README says macOS uses F_NO_CACHE and F_GLOBAL_NOCACHE and Linux uses O_DIRECT to bypass the filesystem cache.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Installation
It can be installed with Cargo on all platforms or through Homebrew on macOS.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platform support
macOS and Linux are tested; Windows support is limited, with unit tests passing but no other testing or validation stated.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
File behavior
The benchmark creates a file of the specified size, and an existing file at the chosen path will be deleted.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
File options
Options can keep the test file after the run, skip creating it, and control whether it is closed between cycles.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
The repository identifies the software as MIT licensed.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The README suggests piping JSON output to jq or csvkit for CSV use.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The repository shows zero open issues and does not state a support policy.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Development status
The README lists multithreaded benchmarking, volume information, and more documentation among its TODOs.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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