HandBrake Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to HandBrake for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is FFmpeg, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to HandBrake are Shutter Encoder, Avidemux, MakeMKV and FFMPEG UI.

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

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    Comprehensive multimedia framework for decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback of nearly any audio or video format, with command-line tools, integrated libraries, portable code, and regular security updates for users and developers.

    93 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about FFmpeg as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Top Positive Comment
    5247009
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    FFmpeg allows you to transcode videos through the command line. Besides, it's what HandBrake uses/used as its backend.

    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
    5

    While FFmpeg can convert files, you need to use it with command line interface; unlike HandBrake which provides a graphical interface. It's better suited to be used as a part of an application rather than on its own, unless you're comfortable with typing commands.

    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Hard to use as it comes with a gazillion of switches... but that's just another reason to love it.

    Unfortunately, the lack of any good GUI takes a big toll on your happiness... but fantastic for batch jobs.

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    • Most users think FFmpeg is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • FFmpeg is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to HandBrake.

    • FFmpeg is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HandBrake.

    • FFmpeg is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
    • FFmpeg is Customizable and Privacy focusedHandBrake is not according to our users
  2. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

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    Shutter Encoder is a free professional encoding and conversion software for everyone, developed with video editors.

    185 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
    3

    Really good alternative with a nice and easy-to-use interface. Great free and open source alternative to Handbrake.

    bigbigboy
    Positive
    0

    has great support for hardware acceleration

    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    because supporting GPU AV1 Encode. Plus Batch job.

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    • Most users think Shutter Encoder is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     651 likes
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    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    153 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Quick and easy but still allows in-depth changes (codecs/filters).

    Old, reliable, works anywhere!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Avidemux is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  5. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     130 likes
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    Rip DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV format with lossless preservation of video, audio, chapters, and subtitles. Supports decryption of protected discs, multi-track selection, and streaming output. Retains original quality and meta-data for personal backups.

    70 MakeMKV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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    LinuxDoge
    Positive
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    Good base. The resulting MKVs arent great, but it works for ripping DVDs. Handbrake then can focus on reducing the filesize and removing letterboxing (black bars at the edges). It sucks that Handbrake can't really rip DVDs, but these two Programs work together well.

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    MakeMKV is more for ripping commercial discs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
    -1

    It's just not as functional

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think MakeMKV is a great HandBrake alternative, some don't.

    • MakeMKV is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
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    FFMPEG UI

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    A user interface to quickly and easily convert media files using FFMPEG behind the scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. WinFF icon

    WinFF

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    WinFF is a GUI frontend and batch parser for the command-line multimedia tool FFmpeg. WinFF works by making a batch file that runs in the command-line, designed to launch the command-line tool with given settings from a preset.

    121 WinFF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • Lazarus
    Main Window
     
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    MEncoder

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    MEncoder is a free command line video decoding, encoding and filtering tool released under the GNU General Public License. It is a sibling of MPlayer , and can convert all the formats that MPlayer understands into a variety of compressed and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • MPlayer
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    FastFlix

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    FastFlix is a free GUI for HEVC and AV1 encoding, GIF/WebP/AVIF creation, and more!

    62 FastFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Videomass

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    Designed for advanced and beginner users, it offers a wide range of features and functions, making it a comprehensive software solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
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    dmMediaConverter

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    dmMediaConverter is a crossplatform FFmpeg frontend (GUI) exposing some of its features. It is intended to be simple and easy to use but also to be able to achieve complex tasks. I have inspired myself from a lot of media converters like Handbrake, WinFF and MkvMergeGui.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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