WoeUSB AlternativesBootable USB Creators and other similar apps like WoeUSB

WoeUSB is described as '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' and is a bootable usb creator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WoeUSB for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best WoeUSB alternative is Rufus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WoeUSB are Ventoy, balenaEtcher, YUMI exFAT and Universal USB Installer.

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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.

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WoeUSB alternatives page was last updated Mar 12, 2024
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  1. Rufus icon

    Rufus

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    Formats USB drives to FAT, NTFS, exFAT, and more, while creating bootable USBs from diverse ISOs. Supports MS-DOS/FreeDOS with no external files and offers BIOS or UEFI mode, including bad block check. Ideal for systems lacking an OS or flashing BIOS and lightweight, ad-free.

    67 Rufus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance

    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

    Rufus VS WoeUSB

     

    • Most users think Rufus is a great WoeUSB alternative.

    • Rufus is the most popular Windows alternative to WoeUSB.

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

    • Rufus is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • Rufus is LightweightWoeUSB is not according to our users
  2. Ventoy icon

    Ventoy

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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.

    45 Ventoy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ventoy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multi boot
    2.  Create bootable USB
    3.  Multiboot USB
    4.  Create Multiboot USB
    5.  UEFI Support
    6.  Persistent Storage
    7.  Portable
    8.  Multi-windows
    9.  VHD Boot
    10.  Command line interface
    11.  Ad-free

    Ventoy VS WoeUSB

     

    • Ventoy is the most popular Linux alternative to WoeUSB.

    • Ventoy is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • Ventoy is LightweightWoeUSB is not according to our users
  4. balenaEtcher icon

    balenaEtcher

     633 likes
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    A free, open-source tool for burning images to USB and SD cards. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Features validated burning, avoiding accidental wipes, offers a sleek interface, is lightweight and portable, making it ideal for users at any skill level.

    53 balenaEtcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    balenaEtcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    balenaEtcher VS WoeUSB

     
    Comments about balenaEtcher as an Alternative to WoeUSB
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    Guest
    Negative •Feb 22, 2020
    20

    balenaEtcher does not create bootable Windows Install USBs

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 15, 2020
    8

    Doesn't make bootable windows usbs

    Barrett
    Negative •May 18, 2022
    0

    It can't write Windows USBs.

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    • Some users think balenaEtcher is a great WoeUSB alternative, some don't.

    • balenaEtcher is the most popular Mac alternative to WoeUSB.

    • balenaEtcher is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • balenaEtcher is LightweightWoeUSB is not according to our users
  5. YUMI exFAT icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    • WineBottler
    YUMI exFAT screenshot 1

    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

    YUMI exFAT VS WoeUSB

     
  6. Universal USB Installer icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Universal USB Installer screenshot 1

    Universal USB Installer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Persistent Linux
    3.  No need to format
    4.  Portable Linux
    5.  Multiple languages

    Universal USB Installer VS WoeUSB

     
  7. iVentoy icon

    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    iVentoy screenshot 1

    iVentoy Features

    1.  Network Tools

    iVentoy VS WoeUSB

     
  9. MultiBootUSB icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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 Features

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

    MultiBootUSB VS WoeUSB

     
  10. WinDiskWriter icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    WinDiskWriter screenshot 1

    WinDiskWriter VS WoeUSB

     
  11. WinSetupFromUSB icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinSetupFromUSB screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.10) is from November 2021.

    WinSetupFromUSB Features

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

    WinSetupFromUSB VS WoeUSB

     
  12. Fedora Media Writer icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Fedora Media Writer screenshot 1

    Fedora Media Writer VS WoeUSB

     
  13. Easy2Boot icon

    Easy2Boot

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    Flexible and configurable USB drive multiboot solution which also supports UEFI booting.

    49 Easy2Boot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Easy2Boot screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  UEFI Support
    4.  USB to NTFS
    5.  USB to FAT
    6.  Multi boot

    Easy2Boot VS WoeUSB

     
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    mintstick

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    Linux Mint's USB Image Writer (mintstick) is an easy to use and dependable means of creating bootable USBs.

    50 mintstick alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    mintstick screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Writes images to SD/USB

    mintstick VS WoeUSB

     
    Comments about mintstick as an Alternative to WoeUSB
    iKarith
    Negative •Aug 18, 2021
    0

    Does not make Windows boot media.

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    • mintstick is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • mintstick is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWoeUSB is not according to our users
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