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Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator vs YUMI

Both stand on bootable usb software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator

Free plan Linux

Startup Disk Creator is a focused option for making bootable Ubuntu USB media on Linux. Check image compatibility and ensure the selected stick’s data can be erased before writing.

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YUMI

Free plan LinuxWindows

YUMI offers a free way to build a multiboot USB drive, with persistence for supported Linux distributions. Back up the drive before preparing it, and restrict LAN Share to networks you trust.

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The facts

	Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator	YUMI
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux	Linux, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ubuntu.com	yumiusb.com
On bootable usb software	#24 of 38	#28 of 38

Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator: what it does well

Free as part of the extended Ubuntu Desktop installation.
Supports Ubuntu and Ubuntu-based images.
Can detect the image and USB device automatically.
Provides a progress bar and completion notice.

What to know first

Writing an image erases the selected USB device.
A USB stick of at least 8 GB is advised.
May not work correctly with other systems or distributions.
No Windows or macOS app is listed.

YUMI: what it does well

Supports UEFI and legacy BIOS systems.
Supported Linux distributions can retain data across reboots.
ISO files can be changed without reformatting the drive.
YUMI Py includes QEMU and VirtualBox testing options.
YUMI is free; YUMI exFAT is described as open source.

What to know first

Preparing a drive can erase its existing data.
LAN Share has no login or access code.
YUMI Py requires administrator or root privileges.
YUMI Py requires an exFAT-capable USB drive.

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