Active@ Partition Manager vs Macrorit Partition Expert

Active@ Partition Manager is free Windows software for managing storage devices and logical partitions. It can create, delete, format, name, and resize partitions, with most changes taking effect immediately. The utility recognizes FAT, NTFS, exFAT, ReFS, HFS+, Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, BtrFS, UFS, XFS, and JFS volumes, while listed formatting operations cover FAT, exFAT, and NTFS. It converts between MBR and GPT partition styles and can roll back layout changes such as partition creation, deletion, formatting, or disk initialization. FAT32 partitions larger than 32 GB, up to 1 TB, are supported. USB tools can format flash memory as NTFS and create multiple partitions. Listed compatibility includes Windows 11 through XP, Windows Server 2003 through 2022, and WinPE. The freeware license permits partition management without charge. It cannot restore a deleted partition; the maker directs that task to Active@ UNDELETE.

Macrorit Partition Expert is Windows software for managing partitions and disks. It can resize, move, merge, create, format, delete, copy, and wipe them. An OS migration wizard moves an operating system between disks, while conversion tools handle NTFS to FAT32 and MBR to GPT without data loss. Macrorit says power-off protection and data-disaster recovery help protect data during partition operations; users can also cancel an operation before it finishes while data remains intact. The free edition supports MBR and GPT disks, disks larger than 2 TB, and 512-byte, 1K, 2K, and 4K sector sizes. The software can run portably from USB and create 32-bit or 64-bit WinPE bootable CD, DVD, or USB media. The free edition is for home users. Pro Standard Edition costs $39.99, paid once for commercial use, and Pro Lifetime Upgrade costs $49.95 as a one-time purchase. Server editions are listed for Windows Server 2003 through 2025, with an unlimited-use option for one company. Apple Boot Camp partitions are not supported.