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Ventoy

Ch 096.9of 39 Bootable USB Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Windows appYes
  4. 4macOS appNo
  5. 5Linux appYes
  6. 6Multiboot supportYes
  7. 7Persistent storageYes
  8. 8Image downloadslocal only
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Overview

Ventoy is ranked #9 of 39 in bootable USB software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

Ventoy plans and pricing

All plans
Ventoy Free Open source bootable USB utility ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on bootable USB software

Free plan
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Windows app
Yesventoy.net
macOS app
Noventoy.net
Linux app
Yesventoy.net
Multiboot support
Yesventoy.net
Persistent storage
Yesventoy.net
Image downloads
local_onlyventoy.net
Partition schemes
bothventoy.net

Facts

Purpose
Ventoy creates bootable USB drives that can boot ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), and EFI files directly.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Use
After installing Ventoy, users can copy image files to the drive and select them from a boot menu without extracting them.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Supported systems
The site says Ventoy supports most operating system types, including Windows, WinPE, Linux, ChromeOS, Unix, VMware, and Xen.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Firmware
Ventoy lists support for x86 Legacy BIOS and IA32, x86_64, ARM64, and MIPS64EL UEFI.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Disk formats
Ventoy supports MBR and GPT partition styles and lists FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, UDF, XFS, Btrfs, and Ext2/3/4 for the main partition.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Features
The feature list includes Linux persistence, Windows and Linux auto installation, password protection, themes, and a plugin framework with a GUI configurator.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Hardware
Ventoy can be installed on USB drives, local disks, SSDs, NVMe drives, and SD cards.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
License
Ventoy describes itself as 100% open source and says its own developed code follows GPLv3+ while other components follow their respective project licenses.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Secure Boot
Ventoy supports UEFI Secure Boot, but its documented default policy allows EFI files to boot without checks; users can configure a policy through the Global Control Plugin.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Secure Boot caveat
Some computers require enabling the Microsoft 3rd Party UEFI CA setting, and the site says Secure Boot may not work on every machine.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Supported management platforms
The setup guide documents Windows GUI and command-line modes plus Linux GUI and command-line modes.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Download integrity
The download page asks users to check the SHA-256 hash and links to SourceForge because the Ventoy site is underprovisioned for downloads.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Installation limit
A standard installation formats the USB drive and erases its data; the guide says updates leave files in the first partition unchanged.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Compatibility caveat
Ventoy says tested images may not work on every machine because firmware differs among vendors and may contain bugs.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The site directs users to its forums or the maintainer’s email for general issues and problem reports.ventoy.net · 29 Sept 2026

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