(Straight up rufus for Linux users ) The mkusb tool was developed to make it simpler and safer to create boot drives with the method to flash or clone an iso image or a compressed image file. It is using dd under the hood.
Platforms
- Linux
BartPE Alternatives
BartPE has been discontinued. Similar apps include macUSB, which is free and open source. Other options are KDE ISO Image Writer, Easy2Boot, WinSetupFromUSB and dd-Etcher. There's no shortage of Bootable USB Creators like BartPE, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux and Mac.
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Flash disk images onto your drives with ease. Select an image, insert your drive, and you're good to go!
Platforms
- Linux
- Linux Mobile
- Flathub
- GNOME
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10 Windows Preinstallation Environment alternativesWindows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE, WinPE) is a lightweight version of Windows used for the deployment of PCs, workstations, and servers, or install, deploy, and repair Windows while it is offline.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Since
- Since 2011
Platforms
- Windows
- United States
56 Microsoft Media Creation Tool alternativesCreate Windows installation media.
Platforms
- Windows
- United States
Win10XPE will help you build a lightweight desktop Windows 10 or Windows 11 Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) for performing tasks or troubleshooting a Windows OS while it is Offline or for installing a Windows OS.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Since
- Since 2022
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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10 PhoenixPE alternativesPhoenixPE is a WinPE Rescue/Recovery Environment based on Win10/Win11. It can be booted via USB, CD/DVD, PXE/Network, or hard disk.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Since
- Since 2022
Platforms
- Windows
48 Deepin Boot Maker alternativesDeepin Boot Maker is a boot maker developed by Deepin Technology Team. It is simple in interface and easy to operate. It helps users to easily make deepin boot disk.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
PEBakery is a script engine that specializes in customizing the Windows Preinstalled Environment (WinPE/WinRE).
Platforms
- Windows
SharpBoot is a small utility for creating multiboot ISO or USB. You just need to drag-n-drop some iso files inside, and it automatically adds description and category (for supported ISO files, not shown in the screenshot). It uses Syslinux for the menu and bootloader.
Platforms
- Windows
Platforms
- Mac
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FlashBoot is a tool to create an installable clone of Windows 7/8.x/10 (including all your apps and data) on the USB thumbdrive/HDD and instantly transfer your entire OS to another computer, even with dissimilar hardware:
Platforms
- Windows
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Comprehensive toolkit for customizing, assessing, and deploying Windows operating systems, featuring deployment tools, migration utilities, performance analysis, imaging, compatibility testing, and preinstallation environments for IT professionals and enterprises.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Since
- Since 2013
Platforms
- Windows
- United States
