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Head-to-head · Virtual Drive Software

gBurner Virtual Drive vs ImgDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score gBurner Virtual Drive #6 in Virtual Drive Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit gBurner
ImgDrive #7 in Virtual Drive Software 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $12 Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit ImgDrive

gBurner Virtual Drive leads on 1 check, ImgDrive on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoregBurner Virtual Drive · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth

gBurner Virtual Drive scores higher on our rubric for virtual drive software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

gBurner Virtual Drive leads on max virtual drives: 16 drives versus 9 drives.

gBurner Virtual Drive is the better fit for free Windows optical-drive emulation. ImgDrive is the better fit for low-cost Windows optical mounting and folder drives.

  • gBurner Virtual Drive fits best

    Free Windows optical-drive emulation

  • ImgDrive fits best

    Low-cost Windows optical mounting and folder drives

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Side by side

Feature gBurner Virtual Drive 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ImgDrive 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Virtual Drive Software #7 in Virtual Drive Software
Best for Free Windows optical-drive emulation Low-cost Windows optical mounting and folder drives
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $12one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features gBurner Virtual Drive 1/4 · ImgDrive 1/4
Virtual disk files Not published Not published
Optical image mounting ✓ ✓
Write images Not published Not published
Persistent mounts Not published Not published
Specs
Image formats ISO, GBI/GBP, DAA, NRG, MDF/MDS, BIN/CUE, UIF, ISZ, ASHDISC, DMG, GI, BWI/B5I, IMG, CDI, PDI, NCD, LCD, CIF, P01, PXI, C2D, FCD, VCD .ccd, .cue, .iso, .isz, .mds, .nrg, .metaiso, .ashdisc, .cdi, .pdi, .bwt, .b5t, .b6t, .mdx, .uif
Max virtual drives 16 drives (best) 9 drives
Supported platforms Windows; 32-bit and 64-bit editions Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11
Our review
Pros
  • Supports up to 16 virtual CD/DVD drives
  • Mounts a broad list of CD/DVD image formats
  • Offers separate 32-bit and 64-bit Windows downloads
  • Mounts many CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and audio-image formats
  • Mounts folders and multisession disc images as virtual drives
  • Integrates with Windows Explorer and command-line workflows
Cons
  • Windows is the only supported platform
  • Focuses on mounting and unmounting image files
  • Verified image-writing features are not included
  • Verified platform coverage is limited to Windows
  • Free edition is for personal use only
  • More than four virtual drives requires Pro
Our verdict

gBurner Virtual Drive is a free Windows utility for creating and managing virtual CD/DVD drives. It mounts supported optical-image files to selected virtual drives, allowing users to access disc-based programs, games, music and other…

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ImgDrive is a Windows desktop utility for turning disc-image files into virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives. It is aimed at people who need straightforward optical-image mounting, folder-based virtual drives, or command-line control on…

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  1. gBurner Virtual DriveVirtual Drive Software 8.7Free plan
  2. ImgDriveVirtual Drive Software 8.6Free plan · paid from $12

Strengths and trade-offs

  • gBurner Virtual Drive — where it wins

    • Supports up to 16 virtual CD/DVD drives
    • Mounts a broad list of CD/DVD image formats
    • Offers separate 32-bit and 64-bit Windows downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows is the only supported platform
    • Focuses on mounting and unmounting image files
    • Verified image-writing features are not included

  • ImgDrive — where it wins

    • Mounts many CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and audio-image formats
    • Mounts folders and multisession disc images as virtual drives
    • Integrates with Windows Explorer and command-line workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified platform coverage is limited to Windows
    • Free edition is for personal use only
    • More than four virtual drives requires Pro
  • gBurner Virtual Drive8.7/10 · Free plan

    A focused Windows utility for mounting many optical-image formats without burning discs.

    Visit gBurnerFull verdict →
  • ImgDrive8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $12

    A low-cost Windows utility for optical images, folder drives, and command-line control.

    Visit ImgDriveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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