Rufus
5.8#28 in bootable usb softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitRufus vs USBImager
What both publish
| Fact | Rufus | USBImager |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | The interface natively supports 38 languages. | The application includes dictionaries for 18 languages and detects the operating system language automatically. |
| Purpose | Rufus formats drives and creates bootable USB flash drives. | USBImager writes compressed disk images to USB drives and creates backups. |
| Support | The project directs users to its GitHub issue tracker to report problems or suggest features. | The README directs users to the GitLab issue tracker to report problems. |
Rufus plans
- Free SoftwareFree
USBImager plans
- FreeFree
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 USBImager if…
USBImager suits people who need to write disk images or make backups without relying on command-line tools. It also supports users working with compressed images, archives or microcontrollers over a serial line.