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efiboots vs Plop Boot 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.
Free plan Linux
efiboots offers graphical control over EFI entries and reboot selection for supported Linux setups. Review the dependencies and EFI warning before changing boot variables.
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Plop Boot Manager offers several boot methods and configuration options at no charge. Note the listed release date, the plpbt.bin settings limitation, and the absence of a warranty.
Visit Plop Boot ManagerThe facts
| efiboots | Plop Boot Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | plop.at |
| On boot manager software | #18 of 29 | #14 of 29 |
efiboots: what it does well
- Can edit, reorder, enable, and disable boot entries.
- Sets the entry for the next reboot.
- Allows adjustment of boot selection delay.
- GPL-3.0 licensed.
What to know first
- Requires Python 3.10 or later and GTK 4.8 or later.
- Requires efibootmgr version 17 or 18.
- No releases are listed on GitHub.
- The project warns of risk on non-standard EFI implementations.
Plop Boot Manager: what it does well
- Boots from hard disk, floppy, optical media, USB, or network.
- USB and optical drivers can work without BIOS support.
- Can install before the first partition without adding one.
- Offers text and graphical interfaces.
What to know first
- The listed release is dated 2013-04-15.
- Settings cannot be saved when started from plpbt.bin.
- Provided as-is without warranty.
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