BurnInTest vs HCI MemTest
BurnInTest
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| Figure | BurnInTest | HCI MemTest |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.83/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 7 |
| Spec score · PC stress testing tools | 7.0 (#14) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Spec score · PC Overclocking Software | 6.9 (#27) | 8.9 (#1) |
Plans
BurnInTest
- BurnInTest Windows single user$149, paid once
- BurnInTest Linux x86 single user$149, paid once
- BurnInTest Linux ARM single user$149, paid once
- Volume license, 1–4 licenses$149, paid once
- Volume license, 5–10 licenses$127, paid once
- Volume license, 11+ licenses$105, paid once
- Site license$7,828, paid once
- Upgrade$92, paid once
- Extend support$58 a year
HCI MemTest
- MemTest FreeFree
- MemTest Pro$5, paid once
- MemTest Deluxe$14, paid once
- MemTestFree
- MemTest (free)Free
- MemTest Pro$5, paid once
- MemTest Deluxe$14, paid once
In their own words
BurnInTest
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HCI MemTest
HCI MemTest checks whether a computer can store and retrieve data from memory reliably. Its maker recommends running it after buying a computer, installing RAM, or changing the system configuration, including overclocking. The free MemTest download is Version 7.0 for Windows 9x, XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11; the product listing also names Linux. MemTest Pro adds controls for the number of threads and RAM assigned to each, plus summaries of results and total throughput. Pro also supports command-line automation, saves error logs to disk, and can test memory in the background while the computer is in use. Deluxe includes Pro and adds a 64-bit bootable CD or USB version that accesses all RAM without loading an operating system. That boot option requires CSM or legacy BIOS support. The maker recommends 100% coverage for most errors and around 400% for intermittent failures. The FAQ cautions that software cannot reliably identify a failing physical chip; testing modules one at a time may help isolate a faulty board. The free download can be unzipped into a folder and removed by deleting its contents. Free use is available; MemTest Pro costs $5, paid once, and Deluxe costs $14, paid once.