macUSB
5.8#27 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitmacUSB vs UNetbootin
UNetbootin
7.1#1 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | macUSB | UNetbootin |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository states that macUSB is licensed under the MIT License. | UNetbootin is released under GNU GPL version 2 or later; site materials use Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0. |
| Purpose | macUSB is a guided macOS app for creating bootable USB media on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. | UNetbootin creates bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. |
| Support | The README directs users with problems or questions to open a GitHub issue. | The FAQ directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and GitHub Pull Requests for patches. |
macUSB plans
- FreeFree
UNetbootin plans
- UNetbootinFree
Pick macUSB if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick UNetbootin if…
UNetbootin suits people preparing a bootable Linux installation or system utility from a USB drive or hard disk. It is available for Linux, macOS and Windows.