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EasyUEFI vs QEFI Entry Manager
Both stand on boot manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
EasyUEFI combines boot-entry management, EFI partition tools and emergency recovery in a Windows utility. Its free option offers a way to start, while Server support and unlimited-PC licensing are reserved for Enterprise.
Visit EasyUEFIChoose QEFI Entry Manager if you need a free utility for editing EFI entries and working with EFI partition files on Linux or Windows. Its native FreeBSD support may also suit FreeBSD users. Look elsewhere if you need entry creation from an EFI file to be a dependable feature across systems, since the project labels it beta.
Visit QEFI Entry ManagerThe facts
| EasyUEFI | QEFI Entry Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | EasyUEFI Professional — 2 PCs: $44.95, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | easyuefi.com | github.com |
| On boot manager software | #11 of 29 | #15 of 29 |
EasyUEFI: what it does well
- Manages UEFI and BCD boot options from Windows.
- Can back up, restore and rebuild EFI partitions.
- Creates a Windows PE emergency disk.
- Free plan and free trial are listed.
- Professional and Enterprise include free technical support.
What to know first
- The supported host must be UEFI-based Windows 7 or later.
- Windows Server support is listed for Enterprise only.
- Paid prices exclude VAT.
QEFI Entry Manager: what it does well
- Change boot order and choose the next boot entry.
- Add, import, enable, disable, or inspect entries.
- Mount EFI partitions and manage their files.
- Includes a command-line tool for manipulating EFI entries.
- Free and licensed under GPL-3.0.
What to know first
- Requires root or sudo on Linux and administrator access on Windows.
- Creating entries from EFI application files is a beta feature.
- Prebuilt binaries are not provided for some older Ubuntu versions or ARM and aarch64.
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