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YUMI creates multiboot USB drives containing multiple operating systems, installers, rescue disks, antivirus tools, and diagnostics.

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#17 of 38
Score
6.1
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What YUMI is

YUMI creates multiboot USB drives containing multiple operating systems, installers, rescue disks, antivirus tools, and diagnostics. It supports both UEFI and legacy BIOS systems, and supported Linux distributions can retain files, settings, and installed packages across reboots. Users can add or remove ISO files without reformatting the whole drive. YUMI Py is a Python rewrite that runs natively on Windows and Linux. It can test installed images using portable QEMU and test complete USB drives with VirtualBox. Its LAN Share feature streams an installed ISO to another device on the local network through a browser, but has no login or access code and is intended only for trusted networks. YUMI Py requires Windows 10 or 11 or a modern 64-bit Linux distribution, an exFAT-capable USB drive, and administrator or root privileges. Preparing a drive can erase existing data, so files should be backed up first. YUMI exFAT is described as free and open source, with persistent storage up to 40GB for supported distributions.

Good

  • Supports UEFI and legacy BIOS
  • Add or remove ISO files without reformatting
  • Supports persistence for some Linux distributions
  • YUMI Py can test images and USB drives
  • Free and open source YUMI exFAT

Watch out

  • Preparing a drive can erase existing data
  • LAN Share has no login or access code
  • YUMI Py requires administrator or root privileges
  • No macOS app listed

Who it suits

YUMI suits people who need a USB drive with multiple bootable tools or operating systems. The maker lists home users, students, repair technicians, IT professionals, and Linux enthusiasts among its audience.

Verdict

YUMI is a multiboot USB utility with persistence support and image-testing options in its Python rewrite. Back up the drive before preparing it, and restrict LAN Share to trusted networks.

Plans and prices

From YUMI's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
YUMIFreeWindows and Linux · USB flash drive or microSD · supported ISO/IMG files

The facts

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

What it does

Audience
Pendrive Linux says its software serves home users, students, educators, repair technicians, system administrators, IT professionals, Linux enthusiasts, developers, and businesses.checked 1 Oct 2026
Boot support
YUMI supports both UEFI and legacy BIOS systems.checked 1 Oct 2026
Data warning
Preparing a drive can erase existing data, so the site instructs users to back up files first.checked 1 Oct 2026
Drive management
Users can add or remove ISO files without reformatting the entire drive.checked 1 Oct 2026
LAN security
LAN Share has no login or access code and is intended only for trusted networks.checked 1 Oct 2026
LAN Share
YUMI Py can stream an installed ISO to another device on the local network through a browser.checked 1 Oct 2026
Open source
YUMI exFAT is described as free and open source, and released versions include source code.checked 1 Oct 2026
Persistence
Supported Linux distributions can save files, settings, and installed packages across reboots.checked 1 Oct 2026
Persistence limit
YUMI exFAT supports persistent storage up to 40GB for supported distributions.checked 1 Oct 2026
Privacy
Information submitted through the contact form is intended for communication and is not sold or used for other purposes.checked 1 Oct 2026
Purpose
YUMI creates multiboot USB drives containing multiple operating systems, installers, rescue disks, antivirus tools, and diagnostics.checked 1 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides a contact form for questions, suggestions, and constructive comments.checked 1 Oct 2026
System requirements
YUMI Py requires Windows 10 or 11 or a modern 64-bit Linux distribution, an exFAT-capable USB drive, and administrator or root privileges.checked 1 Oct 2026
Ventoy compatibility
YUMI Py detects existing Ventoy installations and works alongside them without recreating the drive.checked 1 Oct 2026
Virtualization
YUMI Py can test installed images with portable QEMU and test complete USB drives with VirtualBox.checked 1 Oct 2026
YUMI Py
YUMI Py is a Python rewrite that runs natively on Windows and Linux.checked 1 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2011checked 28 Sep 2026
Maker history
Pendrive Linux began in 2006 as a personal project focused on making Linux booting from USB easier.checked 1 Oct 2026

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