Easy2Boot vs Raspberry Pi Imager
Easy2Boot
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| Figure | Easy2Boot | Raspberry Pi Imager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Bootable USB Software | 7.9 (#8) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Intended users | The maker describes himself as a UK computer development engineer and says E2B evolved in response to user requests. | The tool is for people preparing bootable storage for Raspberry Pi devices, including headless setups that need preconfigured credentials or remote access. |
| Open source | The E2B menu system uses open-source components and plain-text scripts, while the download also includes the maker’s closed-source Windows utilities. | Raspberry Pi publishes the Imager source code in a public GitHub repository. |
| Purpose | Easy2Boot creates a multiboot USB drive for booting operating system installers, live systems, and utilities. | Raspberry Pi Imager installs Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems onto storage media for use with a Raspberry Pi. |
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In their own words
Easy2Boot
Easy2Boot creates a multiboot USB drive for starting operating system installers, live systems and utilities. It runs on Linux and Windows, and the download includes three menu systems based on grub4dos, grubfm and Ventoy. Users add payloads by copying ISO, IMG and VHD files to the USB drive; listed payloads include Windows and Linux images, DOS programs and floppy images. For supported UEFI payloads, .imgPTN partition images can be used for Secure Boot. Easy2Boot can automate Windows installations with drivers, software, configuration, scripts and updates. Linux setup calls for an MBR partition layout and requires partition 4 to remain unused. The download guidance recommends a USB drive between 8GB and 2TB; larger drives may use 4K sectors or lack legacy boot support. Direct Secure UEFI32 booting to the agFM menu is not supported. The menu system uses open-source components and plain-text scripts, but the download also includes closed-source Windows utilities. Easy2Boot is free to use, but not for resale. Support options include a forum, live developer help, eBooks and online chat.
Raspberry Pi Imager
Raspberry Pi Imager writes Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems to storage media for Raspberry Pi use. It includes popular images, accepts locally stored images, and lets advanced users configure a custom image repository from a file or URL. For supported systems, setup options can set a hostname, time zone, user and Wi-Fi credentials, and remote connectivity; SSH can be enabled with password or public key authentication. After writing, the app checks the image, a step Raspberry Pi recommends completing. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi OS installation options and AppImage downloads documented for other Linux distributions. Compatible Raspberry Pi models can install an operating system over a wired network without a separate computer or SD card reader. Writing overwrites all data on the chosen storage device, so selecting the destination carefully matters. Anonymous usage telemetry is on by default and can be disabled in App Options. Raspberry Pi publishes the source code publicly and accepts vulnerability reports. The software is free.