OpenCore
6.0#15 in boot manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitOpenCore vs rEFInd
What both publish
| Fact | OpenCore | rEFInd |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | The tags page lists zip and tar.gz source archives for releases, including version 1.0.7. | The maker lists binary ZIP, RPM, Debian, CD-R image, and USB flash drive image packages, among other forms. |
| Purpose | OpenCore is a bootloader distributed with a development SDK. | rEFInd is a boot manager forked from rEFIt that scans for boot loaders and helps users choose an operating system or utility at startup. |
OpenCore plans
- OpenCoreFree
rEFInd plans
- rEFIndFree
Pick OpenCore if…
OpenCore suits users seeking a bootloader with Apple-specific UEFI libraries and kernel tools. Its forums and documentation may also help users looking for community discussion, including KVM configuration topics.
Pick rEFInd if…
rEFInd suits users of EFI-based computers who want a boot menu for multiple operating systems or utilities. Linux users may value its kernel and initrd detection options.