SoftRAID for Mac and Windows

Incredibly powerful, easy-to-use, RAID management and protection.

OWC SoftRAID is the most powerful software RAID utility available giving you more protection and more power than other RAID utilities, including hardware RAID. SoftRAID maximizes drive capacity, offers faster performance, and protects against data loss. It’s ideal for voluminous data roles including audio/video production and editing, photography, graphic design, database servers, financial applications, and more.

Basically, it is the brain for running, maintaining and protecting your RAID arrays.

Three Great Versions to Choose From

SoftRAID is available in three different versions – Pro, Lite and XT. Compare each to find the right SoftRAID version for your workflow.

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Buy SoftRAID for Mac and Windows

New Users Upgrade Academic Trial Version

SoftRAID Pro – $187.49

RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹ designed for OWC and third party enclosures.

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SoftRAID Lite – $37.49

RAID 0/1 designed for OWC and third party enclosures.

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SoftRAID XT – $89.99

RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹ designed for OWC enclosures only.

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Enter your OWC SoftRAID serial number below to see if upgrades are available for your previous version.

Academic Verification

At OWC we care about education and strive to make it easier for students and educators to keep up with the ever changing technology needs. That is why we offer academic pricing to currently enrolled students and faculty members.To receive the academic pricing, please send proof of your educational status.

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14-Day Fully Functional Trial Version

Try SoftRAID COMPLETELY FREE for 14 days and protect yourself and your data. Trial software is exactly the same as the paid version, and you’ll get all SoftRAID’s great disk checking and monitoring, plus the fastest and most efficient software RAID there is.

Mac Trial Versions Windows Trial Version

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RAID Done Right

OWC SoftRAID is powerful yet easy-to-use RAID software that maximizes drive capacity, offers faster performance, and protects against data loss. It’s ideal for voluminous data roles including audio/video production and editing, photography, graphic design, database servers, financial applications, and more. Basically, it is the brain for running, maintaining and protecting your RAID arrays.

At SoftRAID’s core is RAID creation and management technology that has been finely tuned over 20 years of development. Selectable RAID levels offer maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes. It’s ideal for anyone who needs to safely store and backup massive amounts of data, including video editors, audio producers, photographers and graphic designers. 

Easy RAID Creation

SoftRAID guides you through RAID volume creation, helping you decide what RAID system suits you best. Don’t want your volume any more? SoftRAID helps you safely delete it without risking your data.

Create advanced RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹ with SoftRAID Pro or XT and RAID 0/1 volumes with SoftRAID Lite.

*In a RAID 0 configuration, one failed drive results in a total loss of data. Only RAID levels with redundancy (1, 4, 5, 6, 6+, 10) can support the loss of one or more drives.

SoftRAID for Mac

SoftRAID for Windows

SOFTWARE vs. HARDWARE RAID

Don’t get stuck with expensive hardware RAID technology that you can’t upgrade or expand.

SoftRAID sets you free with full control of RAID volumes including creation, management and deletion. It also utilizes your computer’s advanced processing power versus the slow processors found in most hardware RAID enclosures. The result is a fast and flexible RAID array that has negligible impact on your computer system or applications.

What’s the biggest advantage of SoftRAID over a hardware RAID? You’re not locked into using specific hardware to access your data. If a hardware RAID system fails and it’s out of production or is no longer supported, all your data could be lost in an instant. With SoftRAID, you can easily replace a bad enclosure or upgrade to a new enclosure. Just move the drives to access your data without skipping a beat!

Packed with features you can’t find anywhere else

SoftRAID is packed with features to help you manage and protect your data.

OWC software teams have been optimizing and protecting data for over 20-years, using cutting edge techniques to help you do your job quicker and safer.

SoftRAID gives you flexibility and upgradability you just can’t get from hardware RAID. Move drives, switch enclosures – you’re always in control of your data with SoftRAID.

Drive Health

SoftRAID protects your data by alerting you to issues before anything happens, ensuring you’re protected when you’re on a critical deadline.

Cross-platform

Built-in MacDrive technology lets you read/write SoftRAID HFS+ RAID 0/1/5 arrays and use them interchangeably between Windows and macOS.

Multiple RAID Levels

Create advanced RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹ of volumes for higher performance and/or redundancy.

Validate

Volume validation ensures sectors can be read, parity is correct, and any potential volume failure is minimized.²

Certify

Check new disks to make sure they are in optimal shape before you begin storing your valuable data.

Upgradeable

You’re not locked into a solution – SoftRAID’s unique approach is hardware-independent.

Compatible

Works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or later.

APFS for Mac

Create APFS volumes with SoftRAID for Mac.³

Dark Mode

Easy on the eyes for a great viewing experience in low-light environments.

Three great versions to choose from

SoftRAID Features	SoftRAID Lite	SoftRAID XT	SoftRAID Pro
OS Support	macOS and Windows	macOS and Windows	macOS and Windows
RAID Levels	0/1	0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹	0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹
Disk Monitoring
Disk Certification
Volume Validation
Drive Verification
Fast Rebuild
APFS Support
Volumes spread over multiple enclosures
Supports non-OWC enclosures
Technical Support	Email and Forums only

Upgrade + Support plan

It’s Like Term Life Insurance for your RAID

SoftRAID’s new Upgrade + Support plan ensures users always have access to the newest SoftRAID features and latest maintenance versions. The plan also price-protects future upgrade costs with a set yearly price for SoftRAID upgrades and support.

Upgrade + Support Plan Features

Free major and minor upgrades and updates with and active subscription

Access to award-winning OWC support via forums, email, chat and phone

Learn more about the SoftRAID Upgrade + Support plan.

SoftRAID Screenshots

At OWC we work tirelessly to make your computing life easier. SoftRAID gives you speed, protection, flexibility and upgradability you just can’t get from hardware RAID.

SPECS

OS Compatibility

macOS 10.12 or later. Apple silicon (M1) Macs require 11.3 or later. Windows 10 64-bit or later

Versions

SoftRAID XT is designed to work with only select OWC storage solutions. SoftRAID Pro and Lite work with both OWC and third-party storage solutions.

RAID Levels

SoftRAID Pro and XT RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10)¹
SoftRAID Lite RAID 0/1

License

Perpetual License.

Additional Seats

If you wish to use SoftRAID on more than one computer, you can purchase additional seats at anytime.

Upgrade

Own an old version of SoftRAID? You can upgrade older version for a discounted price. View upgrade options.

Delivery

Digital Download.
Once purchased you will receive a confirmation email with your download link and serial number.

SUPPORT

Chat with OWC

Technical Support
M-F: 8am-6pm
Sat.: 9am-5pm
Sun.: Closed

Customer Service/Sales
M.-Th.: 12am-4am & 7am-12am
F: 12am-4am & 7am-10pm
Sat.: 9am-5pm Sun.: 9am-12am

Email OWC

All emails will be answered within 48 hours.

1 RAID 4/1+0 (10) Mac only available for Windows soon. 2 Data protection requires RAID 1/4/5/1+0. 3 SoftRAID for Mac can create one APFS volume per container. SoftRAID always creates unencrypted APFS volumes (encryption can be enabled in Disk Utility).