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mintstick vs Impression: catalog facts
mintstick	Impression
Free Free to use; source published on GitHub by Linux Mint.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.
Linux	Linux
Simple graphical interface for writing ISO images to USB Also formats USB sticks	Minimal interface focused on one task Fits in with the GNOME desktop
Linux only Few options beyond writing and formatting	Linux only Fewer options than full-featured image writers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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