Eurosoft Pc-Check vs Piston
Eurosoft Pc-Check
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| Figure | Eurosoft Pc-Check | Piston |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Hardware Diagnostic Software | 7.9 (#5) | 7.2 (#19) |
| Headquarters | Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom | Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia |
| Integrations | UEFI reports can be integrated with internal systems, and the Windows edition supports Wi-Fi PXE capability. | The app uses Firebase services for crash reporting, performance monitoring, analytics, remote configuration, authentication, and cloud data storage. |
| Purpose | Pc-Check diagnoses and stress-tests PC hardware for manufacturing, servicing, repair, refurbishing and support workflows. | Piston turns an Android mobile device into a car scanner for reading diagnostic trouble codes and Freeze Frame data. |
| Security | The UEFI edition uses a Microsoft digitally signed boot loader and the maker says it runs without an internet connection or security cloud. | The privacy policy says data sent to remote servers is encrypted and the app uses the Play Integrity API. |
| Support | Eurosoft offers FAQs, a support portal and technical support tickets, with support for currently supported product versions except custom solutions. | Support is available by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
Eurosoft Pc-Check
- Pc-Check® Windows® Upgrade and Support Subscription$104.98 a year
- Pc-Check® UEFI Upgrade and Support Subscription$134.98 a year
- Pc-Check® Windows® – Single User License$209.95, paid once
- Pc-Check® UEFI & Pc-Check® – Single User License$269.95, paid once
In their own words
Eurosoft Pc-Check
Eurosoft Pc-Check has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Piston
Piston is an Android app that turns a phone into a scanner for vehicle diagnostics. It works with OBD-II and EOBD vehicles through a separate ELM327 adapter connected by Bluetooth or WiFi. The free plan costs nothing and includes reading and clearing diagnostic trouble codes, viewing Freeze Frame data, and reading real-time sensor data. Access is limited to information the vehicle provides through OBD2. Premium adds sensor charts, CSV export, Readiness Monitors, fault history, cloud sync, and VIN reading. Some older vehicles may not support VIN readout. Piston uses Firebase services for crash reporting, monitoring, analytics, authentication, remote configuration, and cloud storage. Settings provide opt-outs for several data services, and account deletion permanently removes associated data.