balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs TFLint
What both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | TFLint |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | TFLint is a pluggable Terraform linter whose features are provided by plugins. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The README directs users to the User Guide for usage details and the Developer Guide for development information. |
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
TFLint plans
- TFLintFree
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 TFLint if…
TFLint suits Terraform users who want local checks for syntax, cloud-specific issues, conventions, or custom policies. Its plugins and multiple report formats can fit different workflows.