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Clover Bootloader

Ch 027.3of 26 Boot Manager Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Operating systemsmultiplatform
  4. 4UEFI supportYes
  5. 5BIOS supportYes
  6. 6Multiboot supportYes
  7. 7Boot-entry editingYes
  8. 8Boot-menu customizationYes
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Overview

Clover Bootloader is ranked #2 of 26 in boot manager software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Clover Bootloader plans and pricing

All plans
Open source Free BSD 2-Clause license · source and binary redistribution permitted github.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on boot manager software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Operating systems
multiplatformgithub.com
UEFI support
Yesgithub.com
BIOS support
Yesgithub.com
Multiboot support
Yesgithub.com
Boot-entry editing
Yesgithub.com
Boot-menu customization
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
CloverBootloader is a bootloader for macOS, Windows and Linux in UEFI and legacy modes.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Firmware modes
It can boot through UEFI firmware directly or through CloverEFI UEFI firmware emulation.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Hardware support
The project supports Macs and PCs with UEFI or BIOS firmware.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Graphical interface
Its GUI supports themes, icons, fonts, background images, animations and mouse pointers.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Theme integration
The README links to a separate CloverThemes theme manager and theme repository.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Boot customization
Users can create custom boot entries and add support for other operating systems.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Diagnostics
The GUI can save preboot logs, screenshots and original OEM ACPI tables.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Configuration
Clover uses an XML config.plist file stored in the EFI/CLOVER folder.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Build platforms
The build instructions provide procedures for macOS and Ubuntu 19.10.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
OpenCore integration
Clover uses parts of OpenCorePkg for kext injection and patching through OpenCore libraries.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Security option
Its Secure setting restricts booting to signed binaries when Secure Boot is enabled in firmware.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
License
The repository is released under the BSD 2-Clause License, which permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
The project README points users to AppleLife, InsanelyMac and macos86.it support forums.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Latest release
The releases page lists version 5175 as the latest release and shows six assets.github.com · 1 Oct 2026

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