balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs FlashBoot
What both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | FlashBoot |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | FlashBoot installs privacy-enabled Windows to an internal drive or USB, migrates Windows to another PC, and creates portable copies of a computer. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | FlashBoot support is provided by email at [email protected]. |
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
FlashBoot plans
- FlashBoot FreeFree
- FlashBoot Pro$29.95, paid once
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 FlashBoot if…
FlashBoot suits Windows users preparing setup media, managing USB storage images, or creating portable Windows installations. Pro features may suit users who need cloning, privacy options, or driver integration.