Driver Genius
8.1#1 in driver updatersFree planFree planWindows
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DriverFinder
7.2#2 in game driver updatersFrom $29.95 a yearFree planWindows
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| Fact | Driver Genius | DriverFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Backup and restore | The software can back up existing drivers, restore them after system failure and create standalone driver installers. | Automatic driver backups and System Restore Points are included for system integrity. |
| Device limit | 3 | 1 |
| Driver rollback | A previous driver version can be restored after an update through the rollback function. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Driver Genius plans
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Edition—
- Platinum Edition—
- Driver Genius Free EditionFree
- Driver Genius Pro Edition$26.95 a year
- Driver Genius Platinum Edition$32.95 a year
DriverFinder plans
- Basic$29.95 a year
- Premium$39.90 a year
- Lifetime$199.97, paid once
- FreeFree
Pick Driver Genius if…
Driver Genius suits Windows users who want automated driver updates, backups and recovery tools in one application. It also fits people who need offline driver installation, hardware monitoring or additional system-maintenance utilities.
Pick DriverFinder if…
DriverFinder suits Windows users who want to identify hardware and update drivers, with manual downloads available on the free version. The paid option is for one-PC use under the Basic plan.