Head-to-head · Virtual Drive Software
TotalMounter vs ImgDrive
TotalMounter leads on 1 check, ImgDrive on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTotalMounter · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTotalMounter · 2 of 4
TotalMounter scores higher on our rubric for virtual drive software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
TotalMounter offers virtual disk files; ImgDrive doesn't publish it.
TotalMounter is the better fit for windows users needing mounting plus network storage. ImgDrive is the better fit for low-cost Windows optical mounting and folder drives.
- TotalMounter fits best
Windows users needing mounting plus network storage
- ImgDrive fits best
Low-cost Windows optical mounting and folder drives
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Side by side
| Feature | TotalMounter 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | ImgDrive 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Virtual Drive Software | #7 in Virtual Drive Software |
| Best for | Windows users needing mounting plus network storage | 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 |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features TotalMounter 2/4 · ImgDrive 1/4 | ||
| Virtual disk files | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Optical image mounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Write images | — | Not published |
| Persistent mounts | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Image formats | ISO, CDI, BIN, MDS, MDF, IMG, RAW, CCD, NRG | .ccd, .cue, .iso, .isz, .mds, .nrg, .metaiso, .ashdisc, .cdi, .pdi, .bwt, .b5t, .b6t, .mdx, .uif |
| Max virtual drives | Not published | 9 drives |
| Supported platforms | Windows 2000 or above; 32-bit and 64-bit systems including AMD64, EM64T and IA64 | Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
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| Our verdict | TotalMounter is free Windows software for mounting optical disc images and virtual hard-disk files as virtual drives. It is aimed at Windows users who need to access ISO and other optical image formats, work with IMG or VHD files, create… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TotalMounter — where it wins
- Mounts ISO, IMG, VHD and several other image formats
- Creates IMG, VHD and ISO image files
- Includes AES-256 encryption, iSCSI and INetDisk connectivity
Where it doesn't
- Image writing is not supported
- Windows is the only supported platform
- Persistent-mount behavior is not documented
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
- TotalMounter8.8/10 · Free plan
A free Windows virtual-drive utility with broad image support and iSCSI connectivity.
Visit TotalMounterFull 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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