balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs Fedora Media Writer
Fedora Media Writer
6.1#12 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | Fedora Media Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | Fedora Media Writer writes Fedora images to USB flash drives. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The project asks users experiencing crashes or writing errors to open an issue on GitHub. |
balenaEtcher plans
- balenaCloud FreeFree
- balenaEtcherFree
- balenaCloud Prototype$159 a month
- balenaCloud Pilot$329 a month
- balenaCloud Production$1,439 a month
- balenaCloud Prototype$1,720 a year
Fedora Media Writer plans
- Fedora Media WriterFree
Pick balenaEtcher if…
Etcher suits people creating installation media or writing an OS image to an SD card or USB drive on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Users who need persistent storage on a live USB should look elsewhere.
Pick Fedora Media Writer if…
Fedora Media Writer suits people preparing a USB drive to boot Fedora, including those who want to try a Live Fedora image without permanent computer changes. It is available on Linux, Windows, and macOS.