PowerToys vs Ventoy
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PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows
| PowerToys | Ventoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 138.9k | ★ 79.5k |
| Language | C | C |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-23 | 2026-08-06 |
| Usage | 💻 Desktop | 💻 Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows Linux |
| Category | System tweaks | System tweaks |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Ventoy additionally supports Linux.
- PowerToys has a clearly larger community (138.9k vs 79.5k), so answers, plugins and tutorials are easier to find.
- PowerToys was updated more recently (2026-09-23).
- Different licenses (MIT vs GPL-3.0) — check the terms before commercial use.