Is SoftRAID compatible with other utility programs?

Yes, most third-party utilities are fully compatible with SoftRAID volumes. You can use these tools with your SoftRAID RAID arrays just as you would with standard volumes.

Disk Repair & Maintenance Utilities

DiskWarrior (by Alsoft)

• Specializes in directory repair and rebuilding
• HFS+ volumes only - does not support APFS
• Excellent for repairing directory damage on HFS+ SoftRAID volumes

TechTool Pro (by Micromat)

• Comprehensive disk diagnostic and repair tool
• Supports both HFS+ and APFS volumes
• Can test drive hardware, check file structures, and repair volume issues

Data Recovery Software

Disk Drill (by CleverFiles)

• Recovers deleted files and lost data
• Works with SoftRAID volumes in all RAID configurations
• Supports HFS+, APFS, and other filesystems

R-Studio (by R-Tools Technology)

• Professional-grade data recovery software
• Can recover data from damaged or failed RAID volumes
• Advanced RAID reconstruction capabilities

Backup & Cloning Software

Carbon Copy Cloner (by Bombich Software)

• Creates bootable backups and clones
• Fully compatible with SoftRAID volumes
• Can back up SoftRAID volumes to other drives

SuperDuper! (by Shirt Pocket)

• Creates bootable clones and scheduled backups
• Works seamlessly with SoftRAID volumes
• Simple interface for backup automation

ChronoSync (by Econ Technologies)

• Synchronization and backup software
• Compatible with SoftRAID volumes
• Bidirectional sync and scheduled backups

Important Notes

RAID volume considerations:

• These utilities work with the mounted RAID volume, not individual drives within the array
• Do not run disk repair utilities on individual RAID member disks – only on the mounted RAID volume

Always maintain backups:

• Before running any disk repair or recovery software, ensure you have current backups
• RAID provides redundancy, not backup protection
• Use backup software like Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper! regularly

Utilities to Avoid

See our FAQ: “Incompatible Application Detected” for a list of system “cleaning” and optimization utilities that can interfere with SoftRAID.