“The Pro Version is [not as fast] as the free version... and Malwarebytes still finds some malware [in some distributions].” Reddit · r/antivirus · 5 years ago Pro vs. Ultimate: Which to Choose?
“Occasionally on program boot, I could hear the read/write head on my hard drive chattering—not a sound you want to hear... frequent enough to be disconcerting.” PCWorld · 12 years ago AusLogics Disk Defrag Pro 11.0.0.2 / Ultimate 4.12.0.4
Some users have reported more critical feedback regarding its impact on hardware and the inclusion of additional software. “The Pro Version is [not as fast] as the free version
and Ultimate (v4.12.0.4) are professional-grade Windows optimization tools designed to go beyond the basic defragmentation built into the operating system. While the Pro version focuses on advanced scheduling and performance tweaks for home users, the Ultimate edition is the most comprehensive, offering specialized algorithms for diverse PC usage styles. Key Features and Performance “Occasionally on program boot, I could hear the
Both versions are known for their high-speed "proprietary defragmentation technology," which can often process a standard hard drive in under 10 minutes.
In 2019, Auslogics updated its lineup so that older keys could be used on the Ultimate version, but keys for the new Pro edition are not interchangeable with Ultimate . Pro Edition (v11.x) Ultimate Edition (v4.x) Target User Home / Power User IT Pros / Businesses Algorithms Advanced standard 4 Intelligent Algorithms Boot-time Defrag Reporting Detailed stats Professional reports/Wizard
Unlike simple defraggers, these versions offer up to four distinct algorithms . Users can optimize file placement based on access time, modification time, or the Windows prefetch layout.