Rufus
5.8#28 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitRufus vs UNetbootin
UNetbootin
7.1#1 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Rufus | UNetbootin |
|---|---|---|
| License | Rufus is free software released under GPL v3, and the project says users may compile it from its published source. | UNetbootin is released under GNU GPL version 2 or later; site materials use Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0. |
| Purpose | Rufus formats drives and creates bootable USB flash drives. | UNetbootin creates bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. |
| Support | The project directs users to its GitHub issue tracker to report problems or suggest features. | The FAQ directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and GitHub Pull Requests for patches. |
Rufus plans
- Free SoftwareFree
UNetbootin plans
- UNetbootinFree
Pick Rufus if…
Rufus suits Windows users who need to format drives or create installation and other bootable media. It also has options for Windows 11 setup and persistent Linux partitions.
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.