CLOUD, PASSWORDS & REMOTE ACCESS · LINUX COMPATIBILITY
Does Rufus work on Linux?
by Pete Batard
Quick answerNo Linux version
No. Pete Batard does not make Rufus for Linux; Ventoy and balenaEtcher are the closest Linux alternatives.
Some Windows programs run under Wine or Bottles, but results vary by version. Check the WineHQ application database before relying on it.
Best Rufus alternatives for Linux
VentoyRuns natively
Yes. longpanda publishes an official Linux version of Ventoy.
balenaEtcherRuns nativelyYes. balena publishes an official Linux version of balenaEtcher.
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Rufus on Linux: common questions
Does Rufus work on Linux?
No. Pete Batard does not make Rufus for Linux; Ventoy and balenaEtcher are the closest Linux alternatives.
What is the best Linux alternative to Rufus?
Ventoy and balenaEtcher are the closest alternatives that run on Linux. Ventoy: longpanda publishes an official Linux version of Ventoy.