Short answer: buy Driver Easy if you want the safer, more controllable updater with an easy refund: it backs up every driver it replaces, lets you choose or force a specific version, and refunds within 30 days with no questions asked. Its 3-PC license ($29.95 a year at checkout) is cheaper than its 1-PC one ($39.95). Buy Driver Booster PRO if price and games come first: it covers 3 PCs for $22.95, has a free edition that installs drivers, and adds one-click fixes for sound, network and missing game DLLs, but IObit generally won't refund a change of mind.
At a glance
| Driver Easy | Driver Booster PRO |
|---|
| Price at checkout | $39.95 a year (1 PC), $29.95 a year (3 PCs), $99.95 a year (10 PCs) | $22.95 for 3 PCs (named an 18-month plan at checkout) |
| Free version | ✗ Free scan only | ✓ Manual updates |
| Trial | 7 days, needs a payment method, then $39.95 a year | Use the free edition |
| Driver database (vendor's claim) | 30 million+ | 23 million+ (12 million+ in Free) |
| Backup before each update | ✓ Driver Recovery | ✓ PRO only |
| Choose a driver version | ✓ Any available version | ✓ Latest or most stable |
| Game components | ✓ Missing game dependencies | ✓ Plus 680+ game DLL fixes |
| One-click repair tools | ✗ | ✓ No sound, network, device, resolution |
| Offline mode | ✓ Offline Scan | ✓ Offline Driver Updater |
| Windows on ARM | App runs natively, driver updates still in testing | ✓ Arm64 listed |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days, no questions asked | 60 days, not for a change of mind |
| Version checked | 7.3.1.6771, 12.5 MB | 14.1.0.557, 32.9 MB |
How we compared
- We downloaded both current installers from the vendors and read their file versions: Driver Easy 7.3.1.6771 (dated November 9, 2026) and Driver Booster 14.1.0.557 (dated November 12, 2026).
- We opened the order pages for Driver Easy's 1-PC, 3-PC and 10-PC licenses and Driver Booster PRO's 3-PC plan, and read IObit's current sale prices on its product page.
- We read Driver Easy's release notes for versions 7.2.0 to 7.3.0, IObit's Driver Booster 14 user manual, both refund policies, and reviews on Trustpilot.
- What we checked: the installer versions and the order page prices above, on November 12, 2026.
We compared features, prices, trials and refund terms. We didn't run both programs on the same PC, so we can't say which finds more outdated drivers. The database sizes are each vendor's own claim.
Driver Easy
- Price at checkout: $39.95 a year for 1 PC, $29.95 for 3 PCs, $99.95 for 10 PCs
- Runs on: Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7
- Best for: people who want updates done for them and a quick way to undo a bad one
Driver Easy is built around one screen: press Scan Now, read the list of missing, outdated and mismatched drivers, press Update All. Each driver shows its version, download size and whether it's certified by Microsoft WHQL and Driver Easy. Before installing, Driver Easy warns you that the screen may flicker or the network drop for a moment, and prepares Driver Recovery information so you can undo the change.
Driver Easy's "Before you update" dialog: devices may briefly stop working, save your work, and Driver Recovery prepares information so the changes can be undone. The red marks are the vendor's.
Easeware has added control with each release since September 2026: Driver Recovery and the option to stop updates midway in 7.2.0, Force install this driver in 7.2.2, and a choice of NVIDIA Game Ready or Studio drivers in 7.3.0. The weak spots are the subscription model and the missing free version.
What we like
- Every available driver version, plus force install and rollback
- Driver Recovery is on by default
- NVIDIA Game Ready or Studio preference
- 30-day refund, no questions asked
Watch out for
- No free version; the trial asks for a payment method
- 1-PC license costs more than the 3-PC one
- No one-click repair tools for sound or network
- Driver updates on ARM64 PCs still in testing
Driver Booster PRO
- Price at checkout: $22.95 for 3 PCs
- Runs on: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (x64, x86 and Arm64)
- Best for: gamers and families who want three PCs covered cheaply
Driver Booster PRO is a driver updater with a repair kit attached. Its Update screen lists outdated device drivers and missing game components side by side, and its Tools tab holds Backup & Restore, Fix No Sound, Fix Device Error, Fix Network Failure, Fix Bad Resolution, Fix Incompatible Drivers, an Offline Driver Updater and, new in version 14, Fix Missing Game DLLs.
Driver Booster 14 PRO's Tools tab, from IObit's user manual: Backup & Restore, Fix No Sound, Fix Device Error, Clean Invalid Device Data, Fix Network Failure, Fix Bad Resolution, Fix Missing Game DLLs, Fix Incompatible Drivers, Offline Driver Updater and System Information.
The free edition is a real advantage: it scans and installs drivers by hand, so you can see what Driver Booster finds before paying. The sidebar's Action Center promotes IObit's other programs, and the complaints on Trustpilot are mostly about billing: auto-renewals and refused refunds.
What we like
- $22.95 covers 3 PCs
- Free edition installs drivers
- One-click fixes for sound, network and device errors
- Game components and missing DLL repair
Watch out for
- Refunds generally refused for a change of mind
- Auto-renewal complaints
- Promotes other IObit programs in the app
- Automatic backups are PRO-only
Finding and installing drivers: a tie, with different strengths
Driver Easy and Driver Booster PRO both scan, list and install drivers in one click, and both pick up game components such as Visual C++ runtimes. We found no independent detection tests of either current version, and the vendors' database sizes (30 million+ for Driver Easy, 23 million+ for Driver Booster PRO) are claims, not measurements. Driver Easy gives you more say over which driver goes on: the menu next to each driver lists every available version and can force an install Windows keeps refusing. Driver Booster offers a simpler choice between the latest and the most stable version.
Driver Easy's per-driver menu: View driver details, Force install this driver, Roll back to previous driver, Uninstall driver, Don't show this update again and All available versions. Missing game dependencies are listed below the drivers.
Safety and rollback: Driver Easy
Driver Easy wins on safety because its protection is on for everyone. Driver Recovery backs up each driver before replacing it (on by default since 7.2.0), Windows restore points are created automatically, and you can stop updates while they're running. Driver Booster PRO also backs up drivers automatically and creates restore points, and its Backup & Restore tool can restore a single driver or the whole system, but in the free edition the automatic backup isn't included.
Driver Booster 14 PRO's Backup & Restore window, from IObit's user manual: 21 devices selected for backup, with Driver Restore and System Restore tabs.
Repairs and gaming: Driver Booster PRO
Driver Booster PRO wins for fixing things and for games. Its Tools tab targets the problems people actually notice: no sound, no network, a device with an error, the wrong screen resolution, or a game that won't start because a DLL is missing (IObit lists 680+ DLLs). Driver Easy has a Boost tab and installs missing game dependencies, but it has no one-click repair tools, and its new AI Support is an invitation-only pilot.
Price and licensing: Driver Booster PRO costs about half as much
Cost per PC per year at checkout (USD)
Driver Booster PRO ($22.95, 3 PCs, 18 months)$5.10
Driver Easy 3-PC license ($29.95, 3 PCs, 1 year)$9.98
Driver Easy 10-PC license ($99.95, 10 PCs, 1 year)$10.00
Driver Easy 1-PC license ($39.95, 1 PC, 1 year)$39.95
Order page prices checked on November 12, 2026. Cost per PC per year = price ÷ PCs ÷ years.
Driver Booster PRO costs about half as much per PC per year. Both are subscriptions that renew automatically, so the renewal price matters as much as the first one. Driver Easy's oddity is that its 1-PC license at checkout costs $10 more than the 3-PC license, so buy the 3-PC plan even for a single computer. IObit's product page also listed 1 PC at $19.95 a year during its sale on November 12, 2026.
Free version, trial and refunds: Driver Booster to try, Driver Easy to buy
Driver Booster is easier to try. Its free edition installs drivers by hand with no time limit, while Driver Easy's free scan only shows what's out of date; installing anything needs Pro or the 7-day trial, which asks for a payment method and converts to a $39.95 yearly plan unless you cancel.
Driver Easy's "Driver Easy Pro Required" dialog: the 7-day Plan and the 1 Year Plan with the same Pro features, "Payment method required" under Start Trial, and the 30-Day Money Back Guarantee under Upgrade to Pro.
Driver Easy is safer to buy. Easeware refunds within 30 days with no questions asked. IObit's 60-day money-back guarantee is longer but narrower: its refund policy generally refuses refunds when a buyer simply changes their mind, and covers cases such as a duplicate purchase, a renewal without a reminder, a key that never arrived or a fault support can't fix. So try Driver Booster's free edition before buying PRO, and don't count on the guarantee as a trial.
What users say
Driver Easy on Trustpilot (4.3 out of 5, 22,000+ reviews)
"I downloaded driver easy and did one single scan/update and it fixed it" Noah Britton, 5 stars
"tells me i need premium, FOR A SITUATION ILL NEVER BE IN AGAIN" Simon Uhroka, 1 star
"My laptop is useless. I had to pay a couple hundred dollars to make it useable." Darold Meyer, 1 star
IObit on Trustpilot (4.6 out of 5, about 2,500 reviews across its products)
"My issue (a missing license key after purchasing Driver Booster) was handled quickly and competently." Bernd Ziegler, 5 stars
"Still valid license disappeared from Driver Booster without any warning." Harry, 1 star
"When you contact them for refunds, THEY REFUSE!" Stephanie Woods, 1 star
The pattern is similar for both: most buyers are happy that a scan fixed a problem quickly. Driver Easy's complaints lean toward broken PCs after updates and paying for a one-off fix. IObit's lean toward renewals, refunds and licenses.
Which should you choose?
| Your situation | Pick | Why |
|---|
| One problem device, and you want it fixed safely | Driver Easy | Version choice, force install, Driver Recovery, 30-day refund |
| Three family PCs on a budget | Driver Booster PRO | $22.95 for 3 PCs |
| A game won't start (missing DLL) | Driver Booster PRO | Fix Missing Game DLLs |
| No sound or no network after a Windows update | Driver Booster PRO | One-click Fix No Sound and Fix Network Failure |
| You won't pay before trying | Driver Booster Free | Installs drivers without a card |
| You may want your money back | Driver Easy | No-questions refund within 30 days |
| NVIDIA card used for creative work | Driver Easy | Can be set to NVIDIA Studio drivers |
Skip Driver Easy if you won't enter a card for a trial or need ARM64 driver updates today. Skip Driver Booster PRO if in-app offers for other programs annoy you or you'd want a refund for a change of mind. Skip both if your PC works fine: Windows Update and your PC maker's app are free. Our best driver updater roundup also covers DriverMax and Driver Genius.
What commonly goes wrong
- Updating everything at once. Both tools default to updating the whole list. The bad outcomes in reviews (boot loops, devices no longer detected) usually follow a big batch. Update the device with the problem first.
- Turning off the safety net. Keep Driver Easy's Driver Recovery and Driver Booster's automatic backup and restore points switched on, and make your own restore point before a large update.
- Swapping a laptop maker's driver for a generic one. Hotkeys, touchpads and audio enhancements often need the PC maker's version. If a feature disappears, roll back.
- Graphics drivers. NVIDIA, AMD and Intel ship graphics drivers first in their own free apps. Use those for the GPU, or at least set Driver Easy to the NVIDIA branch you use.
- Surprise renewals. Both plans renew automatically. Turn off renewal right after buying if you only need one fix.
FAQs
Is Driver Easy better than Driver Booster?
Driver Easy is better for careful, controlled updates and an easy refund: it lists every available driver version, can force an install and refunds within 30 days with no questions. Driver Booster PRO is better for value and gaming, with 3 PCs for $22.95 and one-click fixes for sound, network and missing game DLLs.
Is Driver Easy free?
No. Driver Easy has had no free version since 6.0. The scan is free, but installing drivers needs Driver Easy Pro or the 7-day trial, which asks for a payment method and renews at $39.95 a year unless you cancel.
Is Driver Booster free?
Driver Booster has a free edition that scans and updates drivers by hand from a database IObit puts at 12 million+ drivers. Driver Booster PRO adds automatic updates, automatic backups, the repair tools and the game DLL fixes.
Can I get a refund for Driver Easy or Driver Booster?
Driver Easy refunds within 30 days with no questions asked. Driver Booster PRO has IObit's 60-day money-back guarantee, but IObit generally refuses refunds for a change of mind and refunds problems such as duplicate purchases, unannounced renewals or faults support can't fix.
Why is the Driver Easy 3-PC license cheaper than the 1-PC license?
At checkout on November 12, 2026, Driver Easy's 3-PC license was $29.95 a year and the 1-PC license $39.95. The 1-PC plan is the one that comes with the 7-day trial. If you're buying outright, the 3-PC license costs less and covers more computers.
Do Driver Easy and Driver Booster work on Windows 11 on ARM?
Driver Booster 14 lists Arm64 support. Driver Easy 7.3 runs natively on ARM64, but Easeware's release notes say its driver update and restore functions there are still being tested.
Can I use Driver Easy and Driver Booster together?
You can, but it's a bad idea. Two updaters can install different versions of the same driver back and forth. Pick one, and keep the other uninstalled.
Conclusion
For most people, Driver Easy is the better buy. It doesn't have Driver Booster's repair tools or its low price, but it makes every update reversible, lets you choose the exact driver, and gives your money back within 30 days if it isn't for you. Buy the 3-PC license, which costs less than the 1-PC one. Choose Driver Booster PRO if you game, look after three PCs on a budget, or want one-click fixes for sound and network problems, and try its free edition first, because IObit won't usually refund a change of mind.
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