balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs SUSE Studio ImageWriter
SUSE Studio ImageWriter
5.6#32 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | SUSE Studio ImageWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | ImageWriter is a graphical utility for writing raw disk images and hybrid ISOs to USB keys. |
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
SUSE Studio ImageWriter plans
- FreeFree
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 SUSE Studio ImageWriter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.