rEFInd
7.1#4 in boot manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitrEFInd vs Super Grub2 Disk
Super Grub2 Disk
6.1#11 in boot manager softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | rEFInd | Super Grub2 Disk |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic detection | It scans EFI loaders, legacy loaders and firmware boot entries without requiring every entry to be listed in a configuration file. | Its Everything option detects most operating systems, and Everything plus also searches special devices or filesystems. |
| Downloads | The maker lists binary ZIP, RPM, Debian, CD-R image, and USB flash drive image packages, among other forms. | The stable download page offers USB bootable images, CD-ROM bootable images, standalone EFI images, and source code. |
| Maker | The primary author and maintainer is Roderick W. Smith. | The site's Impressum names Adrian Gibanel Lopez as site operator and says the website is a non-commercial project with no commercial interests. |
| Purpose | rEFInd is a boot manager forked from rEFIt that scans for boot loaders and helps users choose an operating system or utility at startup. | Super GRUB2 Disk helps boot operating systems that cannot boot by normal means. |
rEFInd plans
- rEFIndFree
Super Grub2 Disk plans
- Super Grub2 DiskFree
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.
Pick Super Grub2 Disk if…
It suits people trying to start an operating system that will not boot normally, including setups involving multiple operating systems or GRUB configurations. It also offers options for users working with EFI, specialized storage, or different boot media.