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UEFI Boot Manager

Free#11 of 29 in Boot Manager Software

UEFI Boot Manager: A focused open-source tool for inspecting and changing UEFI boot order on Windows and Linux. Ranked #11 of 29 in Boot Manager Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for cross-platform UEFI boot-order changes.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Cross-platform UEFI boot-order changes
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Operating systems
Multiplatform
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Lists entries with order, active status, and identifiers
- Supports permanent reordering and one-time next-boot overrides
- Uses bcdedit on Windows and efibootmgr on Linux
Where it doesn't
- Works only with UEFI firmware, not legacy BIOS
- Requires Python 3.12 or newer and elevated privileges
- Linux may require separate efibootmgr installation

Our verdict on UEFI Boot Manager

UEFI Boot Manager is an open-source Python command-line tool for managing UEFI boot options on Windows and Linux. It is intended for people who need to inspect boot entries, change the permanent boot order, or control the next boot without relying on a graphical interface. The tool lists each entry with its order, active status, and identifier, and it includes an interactive menu-driven mode for guided operation.

Its strongest fit is cross-platform UEFI administration. Permanent reordering preserves unspecified entries, while a one-time next-boot override can select a different entry for the following startup and then be cleared when needed. On Windows, the tool uses the built-in bcdedit utility; on Linux, it uses efibootmgr. That approach keeps the feature set focused on firmware boot-entry management rather than extending into broader bootloader configuration or legacy BIOS support.

The published project details describe a free, open-source tool with no external Python dependencies, but setup still has practical requirements. Python 3.12 or newer is required, elevated privileges are needed, and Linux may require efibootmgr to be installed separately. UEFI Boot Manager suits technically comfortable users who want a small command-line utility for viewing and changing UEFI entries across Windows and Linux. Users managing legacy BIOS systems, seeking a graphical boot manager, or needing a wider bootloader-management feature set should choose an alternative designed for those needs.

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UEFI Boot Manager pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

UEFI Boot Manager fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Operating systems	Multiplatform
UEFI support	Yes
BIOS support	No
Multiboot support	Not verified
Boot-entry editing	Yes
Boot repair	Not verified
Boot-menu customization	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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