When comparing dd vs Linux Live USB Creator, the Slant community recommends Linux Live USB Creator for most people. In the question“What is the best software for creating Live USB (from ISO files)?” Linux Live USB Creator is ranked 4th while dd is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Linux Live USB Creator is:
Has a very intuitive UI for those who haven't used Live usb creators.
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Pros
Pro Many features
It can do anything.
Pro Ported to almost any OS
There exist ports for Windows, Mac and even Android.
Pro Simple, well Designed UI
Has a very intuitive UI for those who haven't used Live usb creators.
Pro Download Linux
Download Linux variations from a list if they are not currently downloaded and even has a build in DL manager that doesn't require opening a browser.
Pro Universally supported OS ISOs
Although it only runs on Windows the program supports several operating systems for building a live drive.
Cons
Con Easy to completely nuke an unrelated hard disk by accident
It is a cli app and there are no safety features to prevent a complete data loss if the user adds a wrong syntax.
Con Only for Windows
Not cross platform.