Raspberry Pi Imager vs Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator
| Raspberry Pi Imager | Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Windows app | Yes | No |
| macOS app | Yes | No |
| Linux app | Yes | Yes |
| Image downloads | both | local_only |
| Persistent storage | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Bootable USB Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Raspberry Pi Imager scores higher on our published basis.