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iVentoy

iVentoy is a PXE/HTTPBoot server for network-based operating system installation across multiple machines.

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Score
6.7
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What iVentoy is

iVentoy is a PXE/HTTPBoot server for network-based operating system installation across multiple machines. It runs on Windows and Linux, with Linux server support for x86_64 and ARM64. The maker lists support for more than 110 common operating system types, including Windows, WinPE, Linux, Unix, and VMware. Client boot options include x86 Legacy BIOS and IA32, x86_64, ARM64, and LoongArch64 UEFI. iVentoy starts ISO files directly, retaining their native boot menus, and can handle different operating system installations on multiple clients simultaneously. Administrators can use boot passwords, MAC address and hardware-architecture filters, and unattended scripts assigned to ISO files, including Windows unattend XML and Linux distribution scripts. An integrated HTTP server serves files from within ISO images. The free edition permits up to 20 clients and excludes commercial use; Pro costs $49, paid once. DHCP Proxy is not supported, and Secure Boot on clients is currently limited to x86_64.

Good

  • Boots ISO files without extracting them.
  • Supports more than 110 common OS types.
  • Can install different OSes on multiple clients simultaneously.
  • Supports unattended installation scripts assigned to ISO files.

Watch out

  • Free edition is limited to 20 clients.
  • Free edition excludes commercial use.
  • DHCP Proxy is not supported.
  • Client Secure Boot currently works only on x86_64.

Who it suits

iVentoy suits administrators deploying operating systems across multiple networked machines, especially when unattended installs or architecture-based filtering are useful. Check the free edition's client and commercial-use limits against your deployment needs.

Verdict

iVentoy combines network-based deployment with direct ISO booting and unattended installation options. Review the edition limits and client boot requirements before choosing a plan.

Plans and prices

From iVentoy's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Free EditionFreeNo commercial use · Maximum 20 clients · No ARM64 or LoongArch64 client support · No ARM64 server support · No Matrix Boot · Free; no usage time limit
Pro Edition$49, paid onceCommercial use allowed · No client limit · Supports ARM64 and LoongArch64 clients, ARM64 server, and Matrix Boot · One license file can bind up to 2 machine codes · $49 (net to seller); one payment

The facts

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

What it does

Automatic installation
Users can assign unattended installation scripts to ISO files, including Windows unattend XML and Linux distribution scripts, without rebuilding the ISO.checked 4 Oct 2026
Boot modes
Client support includes x86 Legacy BIOS and IA32, x86_64, ARM64, and LoongArch64 UEFI modes.checked 4 Oct 2026
Deployment features
It supports simultaneous installations of different operating systems on multiple clients, boot passwords, MAC address filtering, and filtering ISO files by client hardware architecture.checked 4 Oct 2026
DHCP integration
iVentoy has an internal DHCP server and can also work with third-party DHCP servers; its FAQ says DHCP Proxy is not supported.checked 4 Oct 2026
Download integrity
The download page tells users to check the SHA-256 hash after downloading.checked 4 Oct 2026
HTTP file access
Its integrated HTTP server can serve files inside ISO images without unpacking them.checked 4 Oct 2026
ISO booting
It boots ISO files directly without extracting them and preserves their native boot menu style.checked 4 Oct 2026
License restriction
A Pro license file is tied to machine codes, can bind up to two machines, and a bound machine code cannot be removed.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
iVentoy is a PXE/HTTPBoot server for booting and installing operating systems on multiple machines over a network.checked 4 Oct 2026
Secure Boot
Secure Boot is supported, but the maker says client Secure Boot currently works only on x86_64; bypass mode requires enrolling a key on first boot.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to the forums for general issues or to longpanda at [email protected].checked 4 Oct 2026
Supported systems
The maker says iVentoy supports more than 110 common OS types, including Windows, WinPE, Linux, Unix, and VMware.checked 4 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Server platforms
The server runs on Windows and Linux, with the page specifying x86_64 and ARM64 Linux support.checked 4 Oct 2026

Money

Trial limitation
The downloadable ARM64 build is labeled Free-Trial for testing and is limited to one client.checked 4 Oct 2026

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