balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs RMPrepUSB
What both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | RMPrepUSB |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | RMPrepUSB is a Windows 32-bit utility for partitioning and formatting drives, especially USB drives. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The site directs users to the reboot.pro forum or the author's Contact Me page for help; licensed use receives only reasonable-endeavours support. |
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
RMPrepUSB plans
- RMPrepUSBFree
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 RMPrepUSB if…
RMPrepUSB suits Windows users who need to prepare, check, back up, or restore USB drives. Its stated use terms are for private and public non-commercial use; commercial use requires permission or licensing.