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Popsicle

Free#26 of 38 in Bootable USB Software

Popsicle: A free, open-source Linux flasher built for parallel USB imaging. Ranked #26 of 38 in Bootable USB Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux users flashing several USBs at once.

6.2/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Linux users flashing several USBs at once
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Multiboot support
    No
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Flashes multiple USB devices in parallel
    • Offers both GTK and command-line interfaces
    • Available through AppImage and Flatpak packaging

  • Where it doesn't

    • Linux-only, with no Windows or macOS app
    • Does not provide multiboot functionality
    • Image files must be available locally

Our verdict on Popsicle

Popsicle is a free, open-source Linux utility for creating bootable or otherwise flashed USB media from image files. It is aimed at Linux users who need to write one image to several USB devices, particularly when parallel flashing is more useful than a single-device workflow. The project is maintained under the Pop!_OS organization, with System76 identified in its repository license and package metadata. Its device workflow includes image selection, connected-device selection, and flashing.

Its main distinction is parallel flashing: Popsicle can write to multiple USB devices at the same time rather than limiting the workflow to one device. The GTK graphical front end provides a visual workflow, while the command-line front end supports terminal-based operation. Connected devices can refresh dynamically, and SHA-1 support is included. This combination gives Popsicle a focused interface choice without changing its central purpose: preparing several USB devices from image files.

Packaging is available through AppImage and Flatpak, while the installation instructions also describe building and installing the CLI, GTK interface, or both locally on Linux. The published category specifications show Linux support but no Windows or macOS application, no multiboot feature, and local-only image downloads. Choose Popsicle if parallel USB flashing and Linux support match your workflow. Choose another tool if you need a Windows or macOS app, built-in image downloads, or multiboot creation.

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Popsicle pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

Popsicle fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Windows appNo
macOS appNo
Linux appYes
Multiboot supportNo
Persistent storageNot verified
Image downloadsLocal_only
Partition schemesNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsLinux
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

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