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WinDiskWriter vs Windows Media Creation Tool
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.
Free plan Mac
WinDiskWriter combines broad Windows image support with boot-mode options and Windows 11 installer patching. Check its ESD, Mac hardware, and account-setup limits before using it.
Visit WinDiskWriter Free plan Windows
Visit Windows Media Creation Tool The facts
| WinDiskWriter | Windows Media Creation Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | microsoft.com |
| On bootable usb software | #32 of 38 | #36 of 38 |
WinDiskWriter: what it does well
- Free macOS application
- Supports Windows 11 through Vista images
- UEFI and Legacy BIOS boot modes
- Automatically splits large install.wim files
- Runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs
What to know first
- Cannot split install.esd images
- 32-bit Macs are unsupported
- macOS Lion 10.7 is marked “Not Yet”
- Windows 11 account bypass is not implemented
Windows Media Creation Tool: what it does well
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