DiskMaker X Alternatives for Windows

DiskMaker X is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Rufus, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DiskMaker X and ten of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to DiskMaker X are UNetbootin, WinSetupFromUSB, WinToFlash and WINToBootic.

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DiskMaker X alternatives are mainly Bootable USB Creators but may also be Linux Distros or ISO Creators. Other popular filters includes Windows + Create bootable USB. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DiskMaker X.

DiskMaker X

Bootable USB Creator
Free • Proprietary

DiskMaker X (formerly Lion DiskMaker) is an application built with AppleScript that you can use with many versions of OS X/macOS to build a bootable drive from OS X/macOS installer program (the one you download from the App...

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DiskMaker X alternatives page was last updated Nov 12, 2021

Rufus
Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.
63 Rufus alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
Top Rufus Features
1. Create bootable USB
2. Lightweight
3. Portable
4. Burn iso
5. Windows To Go
6. UEFI Support
7. Write ISO to SD card
8. Create bootable Image
9. Create BIOS bootable drive
10. Create UEFI bootable drive
11. GNU/linux-libre
12. USB to FAT
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Rufus VS DiskMaker X
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- Most users think Rufus is a great DiskMaker X alternative.
- Rufus is the most popular Windows alternative to DiskMaker X.
- Rufus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DiskMaker X.
- Rufus is Free and Open SourceDiskMaker X is Free and Proprietary
- Rufus is LightweightDiskMaker X is not according to our users

UNetbootin
Cross-platform tool to create bootable USB drive or create Live USB drives with built-in downloader for Linux ISO images and rescue disks.
55 UNetbootin alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
Top UNetbootin Features
1. Create bootable USB
2. Persistent Linux
3. Automatic downloading
4. Download ISO Images
5. Portable
6. Privacy focused
7. Windows To Go
8. Ad-free
9. Lightweight
10. Portable Linux
11. Burn iso
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Discontinued
Last commit to the repository was on Jun 28, 2023, and latest version is from Feb 4, 2021.
UNetbootin VS DiskMaker X
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- Most users think UNetbootin is a great DiskMaker X alternative.
- UNetbootin is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to DiskMaker X.
- UNetbootin is Free and Open SourceDiskMaker X is Free and Proprietary
- UNetbootin is Privacy focused and LightweightDiskMaker X is not according to our users

WinSetupFromUSB
WinSetupFromUSB is a Windows program, which prepares multiboot USB flash or fixed disk to install any Windows versions since 2000/XP, boot various Linux and *BSD flavors, as well as many Windows, Linux, DOS based and other utilities. Since version 1.
47 WinSetupFromUSB alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Windows
WinSetupFromUSB Features
1. Portable
2. Multiboot USB
3. Code Quality
4. UEFI Support
5. Install Syslinux
6. Preinstalled Environment builder
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WinToFlash
WinToFlash starts a wizard that will help to make USB bootable and pull over the contents of a windows installation CD or DVD and prep the USB drive to become a replacement for the optical drive. It can also do this with your LiveCD or DOS.
42 WinToFlash alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Windows
WinToFlash Features
1. Portable
2. Preinstalled Environment builder
3. USB to FAT
4. USB to NTFS
5. Multiple languages
6. Create bootable CD
7. Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
8. Multiboot USB
9. UEFI Support
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Bundleware
Installer bundled with adware: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/efc98043b5e2d3f36e4cfce1074e66dfc7859345195ad3cbf51605df6c7b1e53/analysis/1424526399/
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WINToBootic
WiNToBootic is free program, has the sole function of creating boot disks using ISO images. It is a standalone small and portable tool of only 600KB. Super User Friendly. Good for use where you do not have CD drive (like laptop) and have to install the OS.
39 WINToBootic alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Windows
WINToBootic Features
Portable
Preinstalled Environment builder
USB to NTFS
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.2.1, released in March 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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EasyBoot
EasyBoot makes creating a bootable CD or bootable DVD a straightforward process. Whether you want to make a MultiBoot CD that starts up in your language or you need bootable CDs with the company logo, EasyBoot meets your requirements.
18 EasyBoot alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
EasyBoot Features
Create bootable CD
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Discontinued
Last update from September 23, 2015
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WinUSB - multiboot
WinUSB - simple, portable and lightweight tool, lets you create multiple Windows bootable USB flash drive using ISOs or DVDs. Formatting drive is not required when free space is enough. Boot with NTFS flash drive in UEFI system supported for most PC.
53 WinUSB - multiboot alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
WinUSB - multiboot Features
Create UEFI bootable drive
Multiboot USB
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USBWriter
USBWriter is tiny Windows tool that lets you write an image file directly to an USB drive. It requires no installation and depends on no bloated framework, it's just a little program that you may put on your desktop.
40 USBWriter alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Windows
USBWriter Features
Portable
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Discontinued
Last release in 2015
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AutoBootDisk
Automatically make a live bootable usb with ease with AutoBootDisk, a open-source program
49 AutoBootDisk alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Bootable USB Creator
Platforms
- Windows
AutoBootDisk Features
Download ISO Images
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Discontinued
Website is not available. Last commit to the repository was on 26 Apr, 2018.
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UUByte ISO Editor
UUByte ISO Editor is a full ISO toolkit for burning, creation, extracting and editing. Powered by a simple user interface, it is quite easy to make a bootable USB or DVD in a few clicks.
23 UUByte ISO Editor alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- ISO Creator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
UUByte ISO Editor VS DiskMaker X
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