GRUB4DOS and WINGRUB AlternativesBoot Managers and other similar apps like GRUB4DOS and WINGRUB

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   GNU GRUB

    179 likes

   GNU GRUB is a multiboot boot loader. It was derived from GRUB, the GRand Unified Bootloader, which was originally designed and implemented by Erich Stefan Boleyn.

   19 GNU GRUB alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Oracle Solaris
   • OpenSolaris

   

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   • GNU GRUB is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GRUB4DOS and WINGRUB.

   • GNU GRUB is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GRUB4DOS and WINGRUB.

   • GNU GRUB is Free and Open SourceGRUB4DOS and WINGRUB is also Free and Open Source
   • GNU GRUB is CustomizableGRUB4DOS and WINGRUB is not according to our users
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   Limine

    6 likes

   Limine is an advanced x86/x86_64 BIOS and UEFI bootloader that supports modern PC features such as Long Mode, 5-level paging, multi-core startup, and more thanks to the stivale and stivale2 boot protocols.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

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   Grub Customizer

    18 likes

   Grub Customizer is a graphical interface to configure the GRUB2/BURG settings and menuentries.

   14 Grub Customizer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   

   

   

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   Grub2Win

    12 likes

   Safely dual boot Windows and Linux without touching the Windows MBR.

   Grub2Win installs to Windows 8, Windows 7, XP, 2000 or Vista. It boots native, open source GNU grub version 2.00 code. Everything is contained in one 7 MB directory on your Windows C: drive.

   The simple Windows.

   16 Grub2Win alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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6. burg

    5 likes

   Burg is a brand-new boot loader based on GNU GRUB. It uses a new object format which allows it to be built in a wider range of OS, including Linux/Windows/OSX/FreeBSD, etc.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Origin

   • United States

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD

   

   

   

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   rEFIt

    7 likes

   rEFIt is a boot menu and maintenance toolkit for EFI-based machines like the Intel Macs. You can use it to boot multiple operating systems easily, including triple-boot setups with Boot Camp. It also provides an easy way to enter and explore the EFI pre-boot environment.

   21 rEFIt alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

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9. Gag

    5 likes

   GAG (initials, in spanish, of Graphical Boot Manager) is a Boot Manager program. It's loaded when the computer is turned on and allows you to choose the operating system you want to use.

   7 Gag alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Boot Manager

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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    LILO (Linux Loader)

     4 likes

    The development of LILO as classic bootloader for GNU/Linux systems was restarted in June 2010. Because of the simpleness LILO has some advantages comparing with Grub and Grub2. But nowadays LILO is not the bootloader for all situations. But LILO is longtime proved and stable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Boot Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

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    BootIt Bare Metal

     6 likes

    BootIt Bare Metal is a boot manager and partition manager software utility. Whither you want to do non-destructive repartitioning or boot multiple operating systems, this is the product for you.

    16 BootIt Bare Metal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Boot Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    • BootIt Bare Metal is the most popular commercial alternative to GRUB4DOS and WINGRUB.

    • BootIt Bare Metal is Paid and ProprietaryGRUB4DOS and WINGRUB is Free and Open Source
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    OSL2000 Boot Manager

     3 likes

    OSL2000 is an advanced multi boot manager. Using OSL2000 boot manager, you can directly install, boot and manage upto 100 independent OSs in your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Boot Manager

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    DualBootPRO

     3 likes

    A boot editor for the Windows 7/Vista bootloader. Takes the pain out of BCDEDIT.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Boot Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

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    Chimera

     2 likes

    Chimera is a Hackintosh bootloader that merges the best features from various branches of Chameleon bootloader, into a new branch based on the latest Chameleon 2.0 RC5 trunk version. It is designed for maximum compatibility across platforms.

    18 Chimera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Boot Manager

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

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