MemTest86 vs Novabench
MemTest86
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Novabench
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| Figure | MemTest86 | Novabench |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.33/mo | $3/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 5 |
| Spec score · PC stress testing tools | 8.9 (#1) | 8.4 (#5) |
| 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. | The maker identifies itself as Novabench Inc. and says it is registered in Canada with its registered office in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Security | The maker says its Secure Boot binaries are signed and code integrity is verified by Microsoft. | Novabench says it has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit covering Security, Confidentiality, and Availability. |
| Support | Free users receive a public forum, while Pro and Site users receive phone, email and forum support plus 12 months of upgrades. | Support is available through documentation, support chat, and [email protected]. |
Plans
MemTest86
- Pro Site Edition$5,557, paid once
- MemTest86 Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Free EditionFree
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Pro Download$116, paid once
- Pro Download$116, paid once
- Pro USB Drive$144, paid once
- Pro USB Flash Drive$144, paid once
- Site Edition$5,557, paid once
In their own words
MemTest86
MemTest86 is a bootable utility that checks computer RAM for faults using memory test algorithms and patterns. It runs from a USB drive without an installed operating system, although Windows, Linux, or an Intel-based Mac can be used to create that drive. Version 11.7 requires UEFI firmware and x86 or ARM64 hardware, and does not support Apple Silicon M-series Macs. Its listed coverage includes 14 algorithms, such as SIMD, Row Hammer, and DMA tests, and support for DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR4, LPDDR5(x), ECC, CDIMM, and CAMM2 memory. It can create customizable HTML reports and, on supported configurations, decode an error address to identify a failed DIMM or chip. The Free Edition supports up to 16 CPU cores; Pro supports up to 512 and adds automation and custom tests. Site Edition adds PXE-based LAN deployment and Management Console integration. The Free Edition costs nothing; Pro Download costs $116, paid once.