ImgDrive vs Virtual CD
ImgDrive
yubsoft.comVirtual CD
virtualcd-online.comSide by side
| Figure | ImgDrive | Virtual CD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Virtual Drive Software | 8.0 (#9) | 7.5 (#14) |
| Purpose | ImgDrive emulates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives for disc image files. | Virtual CD creates images of optical media so users can access them without the physical disc. |
| Support | Technical support is available by email, and the maker asks users to send a download link for images that cannot be mounted. | The maker directs technical questions to its documentation, knowledge base, and support forum, and says it cannot provide telephone support. |
Plans
Virtual CD
- Update$16.95, paid once
- Full version$34.95, paid once
- 5-user license (private use)$69.95, paid once
- 5-user license$119.90, paid once
In their own words
ImgDrive
ImgDrive emulates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives for disc image files on Windows. It supports formats including CCD, CUE, ISO, ISZ, MDS, NRG, ASHDISC, CDI, PDI, BWT, B5T/B6T, MDX, and UIF, and can mount folders as virtual drives. CUE files paired with WAV, APE, or FLAC can be mounted as Audio CDs; Pro adds M4A, TTA, and WV. Free editions support up to four virtual drives, while Pro supports up to nine. ImgDrive can create image files from folders and copy discs to image files. It integrates with Windows Explorer and includes a command-line interface. Version 2.x supports Windows 7, 10, and 11; users of Windows XP, 2003, Vista, or 8 are directed to version 1.8.8.7. The free plan is for personal use; commercial use requires Pro. ImgDrive Pro Lifetime costs $12, paid once. A single-user license can be used on any number of computers if only that person uses it. Yubsoft states purchases are not refundable.
Virtual CD
Virtual CD has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.