balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Universal USB Installer
6.0#22 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | Universal USB Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | Creates bootable USB drives from ISO files for Linux distributions, Windows installation media, recovery tools, antivirus utilities, cybersecurity tools, disk cloning, forensics, and other bootable software. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The maker provides a contact form and asks bug reports to include reproduction steps, operating system, ISO filename, tool version, and expected outcome. |
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
Universal USB Installer plans
- Universal USB InstallerFree
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 Universal USB Installer if…
It suits people who need bootable operating systems, installers, or recovery and diagnostic tools on USB drives. UUI Py is an option for users working natively on Windows or Linux.