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GParted alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded GParted alternative is TestDisk and PhotoRec (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

GParted compared with 4 alternatives: MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant, DiskGenius and TestDisk and PhotoRec.

GParted is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GPartedThis toolFreeFreeLinux
MiniTool Partition WizardFree plan · from $59/yrYesWindows
AOMEI Partition AssistantFree plan · from $49.95/yrYesWindows
DiskGeniusFree plan · from $69.90/moYesWindows
TestDisk and PhotoRecFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

GParted has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessGPartedMiniTool Partition Wi…AOMEI Partition Assis…DiskGeniusTestDisk and PhotoRec

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
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How each one differs from GParted

  1. MiniTool Partition Wizard

    Windows partition manager with free and paid editions

    • MiniTool Partition Wizard starts at $59 per year (Pro, 1 PC).
    • MiniTool Partition Wizard also lists a Windows app.
    • MiniTool Partition Wizard lists no Linux app, which GParted has.
    • MiniTool Partition Wizard can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Windows users who need basic partitioning at no cost

    MiniTool Partition Wizard vs GPartedMiniTool Partition Wizard pricing and details

  2. AOMEI Partition Assistant

    Windows partition manager with a free Standard edition

    • AOMEI Partition Assistant starts at $49.95 per year (Professional, 2 PCs).
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant also lists a Windows app.
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant lists no Linux app, which GParted has.
    • AOMEI Partition Assistant can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Windows home users who want free partition management

    AOMEI Partition Assistant vs GPartedAOMEI Partition Assistant pricing and details

  3. DiskGenius

    Windows partition manager, data recovery and disk cloning tool

    • DiskGenius starts at $69.90 for a one-month Professional license.
    • DiskGenius also lists a Windows app.
    • DiskGenius lists no Linux app, which GParted has.
    • DiskGenius can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Windows users who want recovery, partitioning and cloning in one app

    DiskGenius vs GPartedDiskGenius pricing and details

  4. TestDisk and PhotoRec

    Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files

    • TestDisk and PhotoRec is free.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • TestDisk and PhotoRec does not cover disk cleanup, which GParted does.

    Suits: Recovering lost partitions or fixing a disk that no longer boots

    TestDisk and PhotoRec vs GPartedTestDisk and PhotoRec pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in GParted

  • Only a Linux application: on Windows or macOS you boot into GParted Live instead of running it in the OS.
  • The download page warns that editing partitions can cause data loss and advises backing up first.
  • Some actions depend on separate file system tools being installed, such as e2fsprogs or dosfstools.
  • A minimum of 1 GB of RAM is needed to use all features, and GParted Live 1.7.0 and later ships only as a 64-bit image.
GParted pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to GParted?

The alternatives to GParted in this directory are MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant, DiskGenius and TestDisk and PhotoRec. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GParted.

Is there a free alternative to GParted?

Yes. TestDisk and PhotoRec is free to use. MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant and DiskGenius have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which GParted alternatives work on Windows?

The GParted listing does not include a Windows app. MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant, DiskGenius and TestDisk and PhotoRec list one.

Which GParted alternatives work on macOS?

The GParted listing does not include a macOS app. TestDisk and PhotoRec lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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