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EasyBCD

EasyBCD is a Windows bootloader editor and dual-boot configurator for managing boot entries and startup options.

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#6 of 29
Score
6.5
EasyBCD's website

What EasyBCD is

EasyBCD is a Windows bootloader editor and dual-boot configurator for managing boot entries and startup options. It can configure combinations involving Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD, and boot from USB drives, ISO images, and virtual disks. Users can add, rename, remove, configure, and reorder boot entries, including entries for recovery utilities or safe mode. EasyBCD also includes options to back up and repair the bootloader. NeoGrub scripting can support more involved boot setups, such as hiding partitions or changing active flags. The product supports BIOS and UEFI systems and offers a free plan for personal, non-commercial use; commercial use costs 39.99 USD one time. NeoSmart advises care when modifying boot settings and notes that EasyBCD cannot fix a PC that will not boot, directing users to EasyRE for that situation. The latest release listed in the changelog is version 2.4.0.237, dated November 28, 2018.

Good

  • Configures boot entries for Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD
  • Can boot from USB drives, ISO images, and virtual disks
  • Supports BIOS and UEFI systems
  • Free plan for personal, non-commercial use

Watch out

  • Cannot fix a PC that will not boot
  • Commercial plan costs 39.99 USD one time
  • Latest listed release is dated November 28, 2018

Who it suits

EasyBCD suits Windows users configuring a dual-boot setup or editing boot-menu entries. Its free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.

Verdict

EasyBCD provides tools for editing boot entries and configuring dual-boot systems. Use care when changing boot settings, and note that it is not intended to fix a PC that cannot boot.

Plans and prices

From EasyBCD's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Non-commercialFreePersonal, non-commercial use · Limited, community support · No early access to new features
Commercial$39.99, paid oncePriority technical support · Enterprise and professional Windows editions · PDF instruction manual · Automatic upgrades to new releases

The facts

Each one read from EasyBCD's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Boot menu editing
Users can add, rename, remove, configure, and reorder boot entries.checked 28 Sep 2026
Boot sources
EasyBCD can boot from and into USB drives, ISO images, and virtual disks.checked 28 Sep 2026
Download history
The EasyBCD product page states that the software has had over 25,000,000 downloads.checked 28 Sep 2026
NeoGrub
NeoGrub scripting can hide partitions, change active flags, and create complex boot scenarios.checked 28 Sep 2026
Notable limit
NeoSmart says EasyBCD cannot fix a PC that will not boot and directs users to EasyRE for that purpose.checked 28 Sep 2026
Operating systems
The product page says EasyBCD can configure dual boots involving Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD.checked 28 Sep 2026
Privacy
NeoSmart says it does not store personally identifying information about pages visited or referral sites, and says it does not store credit card data.checked 28 Sep 2026
Purpose
EasyBCD is a Windows bootloader editor and dual-boot configurator.checked 28 Sep 2026
Recovery options
EasyBCD can create boot entries for recovery utilities or safe mode.checked 28 Sep 2026
Support
NeoSmart directs technical support inquiries to its support forums and says premium technical support may be purchased through sales.checked 28 Sep 2026
Troubleshooting
The product page says EasyBCD can troubleshoot Windows and back up and repair the bootloader.checked 28 Sep 2026
Update status
The latest release listed in NeoSmart’s changelog is EasyBCD 2.4.0.237, dated November 28, 2018.checked 28 Sep 2026
Use caution
NeoSmart describes EasyBCD as a powerful bootloader modification tool and advises users to use it with care.checked 28 Sep 2026

The company

Founded
2004checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Maker
NeoSmart Technologies says it is a private software research and development firm serving consumers, small and medium businesses, and OEMs or computer manufacturers.checked 28 Sep 2026

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