The GParted Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about GParted in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
GParted
The Insider’s Guide
Free graphical partition editor for Linux, run from a live disc
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from GParted’s own pages.
Made by GParted project · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from GParted’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on GParted’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 116 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
GParted is a free, open-source partition editor with a graphical interface. It creates, resizes, moves, copies, checks, labels and deletes partitions across many file systems. It runs on Linux directly, and on Windows or Mac hardware by booting from its GParted Live image.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about GParted, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It does the whole partitioning job, but you boot to use it and back up first.
- 1
Best for a free graphical partition editor, run from a live disc
GParted is a free partition editor for Linux that most people run from a bootable live image, even on Windows or Mac.
- 2
It is free
GParted has no paid plan at all. Entirely free software under the GNU GPL v2 or later; the site asks for optional donations.
- 3
It runs on Linux
Linux.
- 4
Partition operations
Create, delete, resize, move, copy, check, label and set a new UUID on partitions, and create partition tables such as msdos or gpt.
- 5
Wide file system list
The home page lists file systems including ext2/3/4, btrfs, xfs, ntfs, fat16/32, exfat, hfs/hfs+, linux-swap and lvm2 pv, with a table of which actions each supports.
- 6
Many kinds of storage
Works with SATA, IDE and SCSI disks, USB sticks, SSDs, NVMe drives and RAID devices, and with all sector sizes.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 116 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
GParted is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
GParted at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Linux
- Made by
- GParted project
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a free graphical partition editor, run from a live disc
GParted is a free partition editor for Linux that most people run from a bootable live image, even on Windows or Mac. It does the whole partitioning job, but you boot to use it and back up first.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free under GPL v2 or later. Nothing to pay, below every price the category charges. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright with no cap; the site asks for donations. |
| Features | B | Partition operations, a wide file system list, many storage types, alignment and flags, and rescue from lost partitions. No gap in the job. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You boot a live image and some actions need separate file system tools installed. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | A Linux application; on Windows or Mac you boot GParted Live instead. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who GParted is for
- Fits if you're comfortable booting from a USB stick or disc
- Works for people on Linux who want a graphical partition editor
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to run it inside Windows or macOS, since you have to boot GParted Live
- Watch out: the download page warns that editing partitions can cause data loss, so back up first
- Watch out: some actions need e2fsprogs or dosfstools installed
- Watch out: it needs 1 GB of RAM for all features, and Live 1.7.0 and later is 64-bit only
Good to know
Good for
- Linux users resizing or reformatting disks with a graphical tool
- Resizing a Windows system drive by booting from a live USB
- Anyone who wants a partition editor with no licence fee
Worth knowing
- Only a Linux application: on Windows or macOS you boot into GParted Live instead of running it in the OS.
- The download page warns that editing partitions can cause data loss and advises backing up first.
- Some actions depend on separate file system tools being installed, such as e2fsprogs or dosfstools.
- A minimum of 1 GB of RAM is needed to use all features, and GParted Live 1.7.0 and later ships only as a 64-bit image.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
GParted is free to use.
Nothing to pay, below every price the category charges.
Free
$0
The full application and the GParted Live bootable image, with no paid edition.
The free plan
Entirely free software under the GNU GPL v2 or later; the site asks for optional donations.
Read from gparted.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Linux
Free graphical partition editor for Linux, run from a live disc. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, disk cleanup, file management.
Partition operations, a wide file system list, many storage types, alignment and flags, and rescue from lost partitions.
- Partition operations
- Create, delete, resize, move, copy, check, label and set a new UUID on partitions, and create partition tables such as msdos or gpt.
- Wide file system list
- The home page lists file systems including ext2/3/4, btrfs, xfs, ntfs, fat16/32, exfat, hfs/hfs+, linux-swap and lvm2 pv, with a table of which actions each supports.
- Many kinds of storage
- Works with SATA, IDE and SCSI disks, USB sticks, SSDs, NVMe drives and RAID devices, and with all sector sizes.
- GParted Live image
- A bootable CD, USB, hard-disk or PXE image lets you use GParted on x86-64 computers running Linux, Windows or Mac OS X without installing anything.
- Alignment and flags
- Align partitions to mebibyte or traditional cylinder boundaries, and turn partition flags such as boot or hidden on and off.
- Rescue from lost partitions
- The features page lists an attempt to rescue data from lost partitions.
Where it runs
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
GParted is made by GParted project.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
116/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
GParted's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 116 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 37.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 107 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
GParted has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. GParted’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
- AFree plan and trialAbove 107 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 103 desktop utilities. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. GParted is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
GParted is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could not
- Deleting system files without breaking anything.
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- A real app for Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. GParted’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant, DiskGenius and TestDisk and PhotoRec
The 4 tools GParted is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
MiniTool Partition Wizard
Free plan · from $59/yr
Windows partition manager with free and paid editions.
- Only GParted lists a Linux app.
- Only MiniTool Partition Wizard lists a Windows app.
- GParted is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
AOMEI Partition Assistant
Free plan · from $49.95/yr
Windows partition manager with a free Standard edition.
- Only GParted lists a Linux app.
- Only AOMEI Partition Assistant lists a Windows app.
- GParted is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.0GPA
DiskGenius
Free plan · from $69.90/mo
Windows partition manager, data recovery and disk cloning tool.
- Only GParted lists a Linux app.
- Only DiskGenius lists a Windows app.
- GParted is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
TestDisk and PhotoRec
Free
Free open-source tools for lost partitions and deleted files.
- Only TestDisk and PhotoRec lists Windows and macOS apps.
- GParted also covers disk cleanup.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is GParted free?
Yes. GParted is free to use.
How much does GParted cost?
GParted lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does GParted work on?
GParted is available on Linux.
Does GParted have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. GParted is listed for Linux.
Does GParted have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. GParted is listed for Linux.
Is GParted open source?
Yes. GParted is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes GParted?
GParted is made by GParted project.
What are the alternatives to GParted?
The closest alternatives to GParted in our directory are MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Partition Assistant, DiskGenius and TestDisk and PhotoRec.
How does GParted compare with other desktop utilities?
GParted's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 116 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 37.
Is GParted good value for money?
ToolGPA grades GParted A for value for money. GParted has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of GParted?
GParted is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from GParted’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from GParted project's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by GParted project. Prices change, so check gparted.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- GParted, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/gparted
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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