Ventoy AlternativesTop Bootable USB Creators and other similar apps like Ventoy

Ventoy is described as 'Open source tool to create bootable USB drive for ISO files. With ventoy, you don't need to format the disk again and again, you just need to copy the iso file to the USB drive and boot it' and is a very popular bootable usb creator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Ventoy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Flathub and PortableApps.com apps. The best Ventoy alternative is Rufus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ventoy are balenaEtcher, UNetbootin, YUMI exFAT and Universal USB Installer.

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Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drive for ISO files. With ventoy, you don't need to format the disk again and again, you just need to copy the iso file to the USB drive and boot it.

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  1. Rufus icon
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    Rufus

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    Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.

    64 Rufus alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Create bootable USB
    2.  Portable
    3.  Burn iso
    4.  Windows To Go
    5.  UEFI Support
    6.  Write ISO to SD card
    7.  Create bootable Image
    8.  Create BIOS bootable drive
    9.  Create UEFI bootable drive
    10.  GNU/linux-libre
    11.  USB to FAT
    12.  USB to NTFS
    13.  Install DOS to USB
    14.  Bad Blocks checking
    15.  Ad-free
    16.  USB to UDF
    17.  Support for UDF extension
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    Rufus VS Ventoy

    Is Rufus a good alternative to Ventoy?
     
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    PEBKACs

    Rufus only flashes one iso at a time. Not quite an alternative.

    Top positive comment •Aug 18, 2021
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    peixepalhaco

    Rufus doesn't allow for multiboot as Ventoy does, and isn't available for GNU/Linux.

    Top negative comment •Apr 20, 2022
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    Hazard 1nc

    The G.O.A.T. of bootable USB Drive Software!

    Positive comment •Aug 14, 2023
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    • This alternative is disputed. Rufus is a legitimate Ventoy alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Rufus is the most popular Windows alternative to Ventoy.

    • Rufus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ventoy.

    • Rufus is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
    • Rufus is LightweightVentoy is not according to our users
  2. balenaEtcher icon
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    balenaEtcher

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    balenaEtcher is a free and open-source image burner with support for Windows, macOS and GNU/Linux. It makes USB and SD card image burning as simple and fast as possible.

    52 balenaEtcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Create bootable USB
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Write ISO to SD card
    5.  Portable
    6.  Burn iso
    7.  Create bootable Image
    8.  Validated Burning
    9.  Material design
    10.  Electron based
    11.  Persistent Storage
    12.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
    13.  Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
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    balenaEtcher VS Ventoy

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    Comments about balenaEtcher as an Alternative to Ventoy
     
       
    peixepalhaco

    Although it supports Windows, GNU/Linux and macOS, it doesn't allow for multiboot, as does Ventoy.

    Negative comment •Apr 20, 2022
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    Guest

    balenaEtcher is an image burner, not a multi-boot solution

    Negative comment •Feb 3, 2023
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    Guest

    Not a multi-boot USB drive solution.

    Negative comment •Jun 18, 2023
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    • Some users think balenaEtcher is a great Ventoy alternative, some don't.

    • balenaEtcher is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Ventoy.

    • balenaEtcher is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
    • balenaEtcher is LightweightVentoy is not according to our users
  4. UNetbootin icon
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    UNetbootin

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    Cross-platform tool to create bootable USB drive or create Live USB drives with built-in downloader for Linux ISO images and rescue disks.

    56 UNetbootin alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Using ISO file

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Create bootable USB
    2.  Persistent Linux
    3.  Automatic downloading
    4.  Download ISO Images
    5.  Portable
    6.  Windows To Go
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Portable Linux
    9.  Burn iso
    Discontinued

    Last commit to the repository was on Jun 28, 2023, and latest version is from Feb 4, 2021.

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    UNetbootin VS Ventoy

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    Comments about UNetbootin as an Alternative to Ventoy
     
    n3x3

    Not a multi-boot USB solution.

    Negative comment •Jun 18, 2023
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    PEBKACs

    UNetbootin only flashes one iso at a time. Missed it by that much.

    Negative comment •Aug 18, 2021
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    Guest

    UNetbootin is an image burner, not a multi-boot solution

    Negative comment •Feb 3, 2023
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    • This alternative is disputed. UNetbootin is a legitimate Ventoy alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • UNetbootin is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
    • UNetbootin is Privacy focused and LightweightVentoy is not according to our users
  5. YUMI exFAT icon
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    YUMI exFAT

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    The YUMI exFAT (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) media creation tool can be used to automatically create an exFAT bootable USB flash drive containing multiple operating systems, antivirus utilities, disc cloning, diagnostic tools, and more.

    47 YUMI exFAT alternatives
    YUMI exFAT screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    • WineBottler
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Create Multiboot USB
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  Create bootable USB
    4.  Can install to internal hard drives/ssds
    5.  Persistent Storage
    6.  UEFI Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Multi boot
    9.  Multi-windows
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    YUMI exFAT VS Ventoy

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    Comments about YUMI exFAT as an Alternative to Ventoy
     
    peixepalhaco

    I haven't tested it yet, but if it allows for multiboot it is the first true alternative to Ventoy that appears on this list.

    Positive comment •Apr 20, 2022
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    PEBKACs

    Love YUMI. Simple to use and setup. Just wish it was on Linux.

    Positive comment •Aug 18, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks YUMI exFAT is a great Ventoy alternative.

    • YUMI exFAT is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
    • YUMI exFAT is LightweightVentoy is not according to our users
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    Universal USB Installer

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    Universal USB Installer is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The Universal USB Installer is easy to use. Simply choose a Live Linux Distribution, the ISO file, your Flash Drive and, Click...

    45 Universal USB Installer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Universal USB Installer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No need to format
    3.  Portable Linux
    4.  Persistent Linux
    5.  Multiple languages
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    Universal USB Installer VS Ventoy

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    Comments about Universal USB Installer as an Alternative to Ventoy
     
    n3x3

    Not a multi-boot USB solution.

    Negative comment •Jun 18, 2023
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    • Universal USB Installer is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
  7. iVentoy icon
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    iVentoy

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    With iVentoy you can boot and install OS on multiple machines at the same time through the network. iVentoy is extremely easy to use, without complicated configuration, just put the ISO file in the specified location and select PXE boot in the client machine.

    15 iVentoy alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    iVentoy Features

    1.  Network Tools
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  9. WinDiskWriter icon
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    WinDiskWriter

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    A macOS app that creates bootable USB drives for Windows. Patches Windows 11 to bypass TPM and Secure Boot requirements.

    50 WinDiskWriter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. MultiBootUSB icon
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    MultiBootUSB

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    MultiBootUSB is a software to create multi boot live Linux on a removable media i.e USB disk. It is similar to UNetbootin but many distros can be installed, provided you have enough space on the disk.

    44 MultiBootUSB alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    MultiBootUSB Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  Multi OS
    4.  Create Multiboot USB
    5.  Install Syslinux
    6.  Boot HDD Partition
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed and the official website is no longer available. Last version, 9.2.0, released in April 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    MultiBootUSB iconVentoy Icon

    MultiBootUSB VS Ventoy

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    Comments about MultiBootUSB as an Alternative to Ventoy
     
    peixepalhaco

    The project, sadly, seems to be unmaintained. The latest commit on their Github was on 2019/12/03.

    Negative comment •Apr 20, 2022
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    • MultiBootUSB is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
  11. WoeUSB icon
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    WoeUSB

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    WoeUSB is a simple tool that enable you to create your own usb stick windows installer from an iso image or a real DVD. It is a fork of Congelli501 s WinUSB.

    30 WoeUSB alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    WoeUSB Features

    1.  Bootable Windows Flashdrive's
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Create UEFI bootable drive
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Graphical User Interface
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  12. Fedora Media Writer icon
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    Fedora Media Writer

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    A tool to create a bootable live USB drive with an edition of Fedora. Not only can Fedora Media Writer write an image to your flash drive, it can also download it for you. It offers official editions (Server, Workstation), Fedora spins (KDE Plasma Desktop, Xfce Desktop, Cinnamon...

    47 Fedora Media Writer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Fedora Media Writer VS Ventoy

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  13. WinSetupFromUSB icon
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    WinSetupFromUSB

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    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.

    48 WinSetupFromUSB alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WinSetupFromUSB Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  Code Quality
    4.  UEFI Support
    5.  Install Syslinux
    6.  Preinstalled Environment builder
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    WinSetupFromUSB VS Ventoy

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  14. EtchDroid icon
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    EtchDroid

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    Small Program for Android, which burns isos.

    21 EtchDroid alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  User friendly
    4.  UEFI Support
    EtchDroid iconVentoy Icon

    EtchDroid VS Ventoy

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    • EtchDroid is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Ventoy.

    • EtchDroid is Free and Open SourceVentoy is also Free and Open Source
    • EtchDroid is LightweightVentoy is not according to our users
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