balenaEtcher
6.8#3 in bootable usb softwareFrom $1,720 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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WindoWriter
5.5#33 in bootable usb softwareLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | balenaEtcher | WindoWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. | WindoWriter turns Windows 10/11 or older ISO files into UEFI bootable USB installers. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with problems to raise an issue on GitHub, where the balena.io team can help. | The project welcomes issues and pull requests on GitHub. |
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
WindoWriter plans
No prices published.
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 WindoWriter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.