balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs TINU
What both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | TINU |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | TINU is an open tool for creating bootable macOS installers through a graphical interface for Apple’s createinstallmedia utility. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The project says it does not guarantee support because it is an open source project maintained in free time. |
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
TINU 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 TINU if…
It suits Mac users who need a graphical way to create bootable macOS installers and related EFI setup. Users should be comfortable with the stated macOS, installer, and storage requirements.