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Ventoy

Open-source tool that makes a USB drive boot any ISO file you copy onto it.

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About Ventoy

Ventoy takes a different approach to bootable USB drives. You install it to a stick once, then simply copy ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x) or EFI files onto the drive like normal files. At boot, Ventoy shows a menu of every image on the stick and boots the one you pick, so a single drive can carry several Linux distributions, Windows installers and rescue tools, and updating means replacing a file rather than reflashing. It supports legacy BIOS and UEFI including Secure Boot, files over 4 GB, persistence for Linux and automated installs, and the remaining space stays usable for ordinary storage. The project reports more than 1,400 tested images. It's free and open source under the GPL, with installers for Windows and Linux. A few unusual images don't boot through it, and setup is less point-and-click than single-image flashers.

Best for: IT folks and distro-hoppers who want one USB stick with many bootable ISOs.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Many bootable images on one drive, chosen from a menu
  • Update by copying files instead of reflashing
  • Supports Secure Boot and files over 4 GB

Why people leave

  • Some images don't boot through it
  • No macOS installer
  • Secure Boot setup needs an extra key-enrolment step

Top Ventoy alternatives

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  1. 1Rufus logo
    Rufus

    More reliable for a single Windows installer, with options to tweak Windows setup.

    66.5
  2. 2balenaEtcher logo
    balenaEtcher

    Simpler point-and-click flashing on Windows, macOS and Linux for one image at a time.

    62.6
  3. 3Fedora Media Writer logo
    Fedora Media Writer

    Downloads and writes Fedora for you, and restores the drive when you're done.

    59.6

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Ventoy: common questions

Is Ventoy free?

Yes. Ventoy is free, open-source software.

Is Ventoy open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ventoy/Ventoy.

What platforms does Ventoy run on?

Ventoy is available for Windows and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Ventoy?

The highest-ranked Ventoy alternatives right now are Rufus, balenaEtcher and Fedora Media Writer. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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