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What it is

Boot-US is a boot manager for x86 machines that lets you start existing operating systems independently, including multiple separate Windows systems. It supports both BIOS and UEFI booting and works with MBR and GPT disks of any size. The package has a graphical configuration program for Windows and command-line versions for Windows and 64-bit Linux. It also includes tools to inspect partition details, hide partitions, and back up or restore disks and partitions. The site lists version 4.2.4, including a Linux 64-bit command-line version and a service for restoring UEFI variables when Windows starts or shuts down. SHA256 values are listed for that version’s downloads. The non-licensed package is free for private PCs and public schools, and can be tried for one month. Commercial use requires a license after the trial. Listed licenses are one-time payments, starting at €24.50 for one PC; some password protection functions require a version 4 license. The license page says the software is provided without warranty and used at the user’s own risk.

Spec sheet

What it does
Boot-US is a boot manager for selecting among installed operating systems independently on x86 computers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Purpose
Boot-US is a universal boot manager for using existing operating systems independently of one another.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Support
The author says licensed users' questions should be answered within a working day, while answers for non-licensed users may take from a day to a week.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Headquarters
Gärtringen, GermanyRead 23 Sep 2026 · boot-us.de
Backup and restore
Boot-US includes backup and restoration of complete disks and individual partitions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
BIOS and UEFI
The boot manager supports both BIOS and UEFI booting on x86 machines.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot support
Boot-US supports BIOS and UEFI booting on x86 machines.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Commercial-use rule
Commercial use after the one-month trial requires a per-PC license, while private-PC and public-school use can remain free.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Company contact
The maker identifies Dr. Ulrich Straub as the contact and gives a postal address in Gärtringen, Germany.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Configuration
The package includes a graphical Windows configuration program and command-line versions for Windows and 64-bit Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Configuration interfaces
The package contains a Windows graphical configurator plus command-line tools for Windows and 64-bit Linux.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Configuration storage
The Windows configurator stores settings in an INI file rather than the registry, except that an optional configuration password may be stored in the registry.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Developer interface
The command-line executable exposes commands for boot-manager operations, partition changes, UEFI variables, encryption, rebooting and status reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Disk formats
Boot-US supports disks of any size using MBR and GPT.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Disk partitioning
The product supports MBR and GPT disks of any size.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Documentation depth
Documentation includes a 187-page manual, context-sensitive online help, installation guidance, tips, glossary and technical background chapters.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Download contents
The download page provides 32-bit and 64-bit Windows installers, a DOS/Windows/Linux64 command-line archive, a Boot-US service archive, a PDF manual and SHA-256 files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Download verification
The download page provides SHA256 values for Boot-US version 4.2.4.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Extensibility
The manual documents example INI files for the command-line tool and boot-manager setup, but the maker does not publish an SDK or web API.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Free use and trial
The non-licensed package may be used free on private PCs and by public schools, and may be tested free for one month.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Independent assessment
A third-party boot-manager survey rated Boot-US “Excellent” in its comparison of 50 boot managers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Independent complaint
A Mobile01 forum user reported that partition hiding did not behave as expected when attempting to install a fourth operating system and ultimately could not boot it.Read 14 Oct 2026 · mobile01.com
Independent use case
A ComputerBase forum participant recommended Boot-US for setting up Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 on one SSD and described it as easy to use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · computerbase.de
Independent version history
The survey recorded Boot-US shareware releases from version 2.18 through 4.1.0 and separate DOS command-line releases through 4.1.0.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Latest release
Version 4.2.4 was released on August 5, 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Licence model
Boot-US is proprietary shareware rather than open-source software; redistribution of the non-licensed package is allowed, but the license file may not be distributed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
License restrictions
A license is required to continue using Boot-US on commercially used PCs after the one-month trial, and licenses apply to a corresponding number of PCs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Limit: architecture
The published product is targeted at x86 PCs and does not list macOS, iOS, Android or ARM support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Limit: free edition
The survey reported that the free edition is fully functional except for the true-hide feature.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Limit: interface
The survey described the boot-manager screen as text-based, which may feel dated compared with graphical alternatives.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Limit: partition management
The independent survey characterized Boot-US partition management as limited to basic partition properties.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Linux requirement
The published command-line package includes a 64-bit Linux build.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Maker/contact
The contact page names Dr. Ulrich Straub and gives a postal address in Gärtringen, Germany.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Multiple Windows systems
Boot-US can manage multiple independent Windows installations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Operating systems
The boot manager allows booting all operating systems and supports running multiple independent Windows systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Operating-system coverage
Its boot manager is intended to start all operating systems through their normal boot mechanisms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Partition and disk tools
Features include viewing partition details, hiding partitions, and backing up and restoring whole disks and partitions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Partition inspection
Users can view detailed information about all existing partitions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Partition visibility
The feature list includes true hiding of partitions across disks and boot variants.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Password controls
Password protection is available for both the boot manager and the configuration program, with some protections requiring a paid license.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Password protection
Password protection for the boot manager and configuration program is listed as a feature, with several password protection functions requiring a version 4 license.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Praise: command line
The survey praised the DOS command-line edition for bare-metal setups and called its built-in help excellent.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Praise: documentation
The same independent survey described Boot-US as having the best documentation among the boot managers it reviewed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · multiboot-windows.dscloud.me
Recent release
The site announces Boot-US version 4.2.4 and lists a Linux 64-bit command-line version and a service that restores UEFI variables at Windows start and shutdown.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Recent release changes
Version 4.2.4 added a Linux64 command-line build, a Windows service for restoring UEFI variables, UEFI boot-option creation and deletion, and true MSR-partition hiding.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Safety and warranty
The license page says Boot-US is provided as-is without warranty and that users use it at their own risk; its tips page recommends reading safe-use guidance before installation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Safety limitation
The maker disclaims guarantees that every function works correctly or that the software is error-free and tells users to operate it at their own risk.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Scope limitation
Boot-US cannot install or uninstall operating systems, resize or move partitions, fully replace a partition manager, or act as a disk editor.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Support response
The contact page says licensed-user questions are normally answered within one working day, while non-licensed users may wait from one day to a week.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Windows requirements
The graphical and Windows command-line programs support Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de

Plans and prices

Private PC / public school use Free free use Private PCs and public schools · non-licensed package Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x · 1 PC €24.50, paid once one-time final price including tax and transportation 1 PC · version 4 license Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x, 1 PC $24.50, paid once Final price including tax and transportation 1 PC · Upgrade from V3: 10.50 EUR Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x · 5 PCs €59.50, paid once one-time final price including tax and transportation 5 PCs · version 4 license Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x, 5 PCs $59.50, paid once Final price including tax and transportation 5 PCs · Upgrade from V3: 19.50 EUR · School license available Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x · 20 PCs €119.50, paid once one-time final price including tax and transportation 20 PCs · version 4 license Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x, 20 PCs $119.50, paid once Final price including tax and transportation 20 PCs · Upgrade from V3: 39.50 EUR · School license available Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x · 100 PCs €299.50, paid once one-time final price including tax and transportation 100 PCs · version 4 license Read 14 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de
Boot-US 4.x.x, 100 PCs $299.50, paid once Final price including tax and transportation 100 PCs · Upgrade from V3: 79.50 EUR · School license available Read 3 Oct 2026 · boot-us.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports both BIOS and UEFI booting.
  • Works with MBR and GPT disks of any size.
  • Includes Windows GUI and Windows/Linux command-line tools.
  • Can back up and restore disks and partitions.

Limits

  • Commercial use requires a license after one month.
  • Some password functions require a version 4 license.
  • The license is provided without warranty.

Who it suits

Boot-US suits people who need to choose among operating systems on an x86 machine, including users running separate Windows installations. Its free use is limited to private PCs and public schools; commercial users need a license after the one-month trial.

Boot-US in depth

Read the full write-up

Boot-US is a multiboot manager with partition and disk utilities for x86 PCs. It suits people maintaining several independent operating systems on one machine; its paid licenses are one-time, but commercial users should account for the per-PC terms and use it at their own risk.

Overview

Boot-US combines boot management with tools for inspecting, hiding, backing up, and restoring partitions and disks. Support for both BIOS and UEFI, plus MBR and GPT disks of any size, gives it scope across varied PC setups. It is a focused choice for users who want those jobs in one package, rather than only a boot-menu utility.

The package pairs a graphical configuration program for Windows with command-line versions for Windows and 64-bit Linux. Boot-US supports starting operating systems independently, including multiple separate Windows systems. Version 4.2.4 includes a Linux 64-bit command-line version and a service that restores UEFI variables when Windows starts and shuts down; SHA256 values are provided for that release's downloads.

Key features

BIOS and UEFI booting: Support for both modes on x86 machines makes Boot-US suitable for systems using either firmware approach. Boot-entry editing, boot repair, and boot-menu customization are also capabilities.

Independent operating systems: It can boot operating systems separately and supports multiple Windows installations, useful when keeping work or system environments distinct.

Partition and disk tools: Viewing partition details and hiding partitions are paired with whole-disk and partition backup and restore. That broader toolkit is useful, but also means users should read the safe-use guidance before installation.

Password protection: Protection is available for the boot manager and configuration program, though several password functions require a version 4 license.

Pricing

Boot-US is freemium. The non-licensed version costs nothing for private PCs and public schools. It may also be tested free for one month. That free use is not a commercial license: a license is required to continue using Boot-US on commercially used PCs after the trial.

PlanPriceWhat it coversBoot-US 4.x.x, 1 PC$24.50, paid onceOne PC; upgrade from V3: 10.50 EURBoot-US 4.x.x, 5 PCs$59.50, paid onceFive PCs; upgrade from V3: 19.50 EUR; school license availableBoot-US 4.x.x, 20 PCs$119.50, paid onceTwenty PCs; upgrade from V3: 39.50 EUR; school license availableBoot-US 4.x.x, 100 PCs$299.50, paid onceOne hundred PCs; upgrade from V3: 79.50 EUR; school license availablePrices are final, including tax and transportation. Licenses are tied to the corresponding number of PCs, so the one-PC option is for a single machine, while the larger tiers fit deployments across multiple PCs. The free option is the right fit for private use and public schools; commercial use beyond the month-long trial calls for a paid tier sized to the machines in use.

Licensed users' questions are intended to receive an answer within a working day; for non-licensed users, replies may take from a day to a week. The license terms provide no warranty and place use at the user's own risk.

Platforms

Boot-US is listed for Linux and Windows. Its boot manager supports BIOS and UEFI on x86 machines; the configuration interface is graphical on Windows, while command-line versions are available for Windows and 64-bit Linux.

Who it's for

Boot-US is best suited to PC users who need multiple independent operating systems, especially separate Windows installations, and value disk and partition utilities alongside boot control. Public schools and private users can use the non-licensed package; organizations using it commercially need licenses for the relevant PCs. It is a less suitable fit for anyone seeking warranty-backed software, or a boot manager limited to a simpler single-purpose role.

Pros and cons

Pro: BIOS and UEFI support, along with MBR and GPT support on disks of any size, gives it broad coverage for x86 boot and disk setups.

Pro: Partition inspection, hiding, and whole-disk or partition backup and restore expand its usefulness beyond selecting an operating system.

Pro: One-time license tiers scale from one to 100 PCs, and private users and public schools have a free-use option.

Con: Commercial users cannot keep using the non-licensed package after the one-month trial; they must buy licenses matching their PC count.

Con: Several password-protection functions require a version 4 license, so the free package does not include the full set.

Con: The software is provided without warranty and at the user's own risk, a serious consideration for boot and disk operations.

Alternatives

Boot Manager Software is the broader category page for comparing boot managers.

Clover Bootloader is a free option for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with source and binary redistribution permitted under a BSD 2-Clause license.

Launchpad is a free option for open-source software projects, with Linux, web, API, and self-hosted platforms.

EasyBCD is a freemium Windows alternative with a free non-commercial plan.

rEFInd is free EFI-based software for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with binaries for x86, x86-64, and ARM64.

Visor Boot Manager is a free, self-built-from-source option for UEFI x86_64 or AArch64 systems.

EasyUEFI is a Windows freemium alternative; its Professional tier covers two PCs for a one-time 44.95 USD, excluding VAT.

SYSLINUX is a free option under GNU GPL version 2 or later for Linux and Windows.

Boot-Repair is free GNU-GPL software for Linux users.

Verdict

Choose Boot-US if you manage multiple operating systems on x86 PCs and want BIOS and UEFI boot support alongside partition and disk tools. Its one-time, PC-count licenses suit users who can match the tier to their machines, while free use covers private PCs and public schools. Look elsewhere if you require a warranty or do not want commercial use constrained by per-PC licensing.

Verdict

Boot-US covers multiboot management alongside partition and disk tools, with BIOS and UEFI support. Check the license terms and PC limits before using it commercially.

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