Windows Preinstallation Environment vs BartPE : Which is Better?

Windows Preinstallation Environment

Windows Preinstallation Environment (also known as Windows PE and WinPE) is a lightweight version of Windows used for the deployment of PCs, workstations, and servers, or troubleshooting an operating system while it is offline. It is intended to replace MS-DOS boot disks and can be booted via USB flash drive, PXE, iPXE, CD-ROM, or hard disk. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)

BartPE

BartPE (Barts Preinstalled Environment) was a lightweight variant of the 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, similar to Windows Preinstallation Environment, which could be run from a Live CD or Live USB drive. Developed by Bart Lagerweij

License: Free

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows Discontinued

Windows Preinstallation Environment VS BartPE Feature comparision

Feature	Windows Preinstallation Environment	BartPE
Lightweight
Ntfs repair
Operating system
Portable
Windows repair
Preinstalled Environment builder
System Cleanup
Build system
Create bootable USB
Recover deleted files
File Recovery
Rescue cd
Windows 10
Code Quality
Install Syslinux
Multiboot USB
Booting from USB
Portable Linux
Privacy focused
Create Multiboot USB
Multiple languages
LiveUSB
Persistent Storage
Create bootable CD
Drag n drop
Validated Burning
Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
Write ISO to SD card
Install DOS to USB

*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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