balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs Ultimate Boot CD
Ultimate Boot CD
6.0#21 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | Ultimate Boot CD |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | UBCD consolidates floppy based diagnostic tools into one bootable CD. |
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
Ultimate Boot CD plans
- Ultimate Boot CDFree
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 Ultimate Boot CD if…
UBCD suits people who need bootable diagnostic utilities for computer checks. It may also suit users who want to customize their disc, provided they can work within its boot and licensing limits.