balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitbalenaEtcher vs Ventoy
What both publish
| Fact | balenaEtcher | Ventoy |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | Ventoy creates bootable USB drives that can boot ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), and EFI files directly. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The site directs users to its forums or the maintainer’s email for general issues and problem reports. |
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
Ventoy plans
- VentoyFree
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 Ventoy if…
Ventoy suits users who need a drive to boot multiple image files or install operating systems. Its listed Windows and Linux management modes serve users comfortable with either a GUI or command line.