Ashampoo Driver Updater
6.9#17 in driver updatersFrom $12 a yearWindows
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Driver Genius
8.1#1 in driver updatersFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | Ashampoo Driver Updater | Driver Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Device limit | The listed one-year license covers up to three devices. | 3 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2002 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | The Windows program detects and updates outdated, missing, or faulty device drivers. | Driver Genius scans a computer for outdated or missing drivers and provides driver updates for hardware such as sound, graphics, network and mainboard devices. |
Ashampoo Driver Updater plans
- Ashampoo Driver Updater$12 a year
Driver Genius plans
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Edition—
- Platinum Edition—
- Driver Genius Free EditionFree
- Driver Genius Pro Edition$26.95 a year
- Driver Genius Platinum Edition$32.95 a year
Pick Ashampoo Driver Updater if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Driver Genius if…
Driver Genius suits Windows users who want automated driver updates, backups and recovery tools in one application. It also fits people who need offline driver installation, hardware monitoring or additional system-maintenance utilities.