MakeMKV Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to MakeMKV for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MakeMKV and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to MakeMKV are MKVToolnix, Shutter Encoder, DVDFab HD Decrypter and DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

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    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    194 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
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    Top Positive Comment
    scontest
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    Great Program NOT a alternative to makemkv

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    HandBrake does not allow raw extraction of audio and video data: it forces you to re-encode.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Handbrake does not fully support Blu-Ray Ripping. While it can read some of the files, it does not properly decode and convert them.

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    • Some users think HandBrake is a great MakeMKV alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • HandBrake is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
  2. MKVToolnix icon

    MKVToolnix

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    MKVToolnix is a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files under Linux, other Unices and Windows. They do for Matroska what the OGMtools do for the OGM format and then some. The latest builds now have the ability to create WebM compliant Files.

    31 MKVToolnix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    MKVToolnix is a Matroska container muxer, it does not rip DVDs or BluRay discs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MKVToolnix is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MKVToolnix is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    184 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    it is nothing like MakeMKV

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    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shutter Encoder is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
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  6. DVDFab HD Decrypter icon

    DVDFab HD Decrypter

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    Free utility for removing DVD and most Blu-ray protections, copying complete discs to hard drive or blank media, compressing or splitting titles, supporting various output settings, personal archiving, and offering fast copying with original video quality.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper icon

    DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

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    Ripping 2D/3D Blu-rays to various video formats, including H.265 and 4K, is seamless with this tool. It reads Blu-ray discs/ISOs/folders, supports advanced technologies like Passthrough and HEVC, and organizes metadata for easy browsing. Regular updates guarantee ongoing compatibility.

    9 DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is the most popular commercial alternative to MakeMKV.

    • DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is Paid and ProprietaryMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. MacX DVD Ripper icon

    MacX DVD Ripper

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    Rip DVD to Popular Video/Audio Formats on Mac;Update Constantly for Latest Copy-Protected DVD;Convert DVD to Apple, Android and other mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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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!

    61 FastFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. DVDFab DVD Copy icon

    DVDFab DVD Copy

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    Efficient DVD copying tool that duplicates and backs up DVDs while neutralizing copy protection such as CSS and APS. Offers six modes and syncs metadata, saving outputs as ISO files or onto discs with high-speed processing via GPU acceleration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. DVDFab DVD Ripper icon

    DVDFab DVD Ripper

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    Enables conversion of DVD discs, ISOs, and folders into mainstream video and audio formats, supporting compatibility with smartphones, tablets, and game consoles. Offers a rich device profile library, high-quality output, batch processing, and regular preset updates.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. iFunia Blu-ray Ripper icon

    iFunia Blu-ray Ripper

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    iFunia Blu-ray Ripper is an easy and fast program that helps convert, rip, and edit a Blu-ray disc/ folder/ ISO. It is capable of decrypting old or new Blu-rays with copy protection and with a fast speed in keeping the quality of resolution simultaneously.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    iFunia Blu-ray ripper for Windows can convert BDs to any format or device: general video like MP4, MKV, AVI; 4K video; general audio; Web video; Apple device; Mobile phone; Game Console.
     
  14. WinX DVD Ripper icon

    WinX DVD Ripper

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    Rips and converts DVDs or ISO images, including encrypted discs, to popular video formats like MP4, AVI, H.264, MOV. Supports 350+ device profiles, advanced 4-mode backup, multi-core CPU acceleration, batch conversion, and preserves all audio, video, and subtitles.

    48 WinX DVD Ripper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Ripping and converting DVD movies to all popular video files with high speed
     
  15. Aimersoft DVD Ripper icon

    Aimersoft DVD Ripper

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    Aimersoft DVD Ripper, one of the best DVD Ripper software, can not only rip DVD to MPEG, Xvid, AVI, WMV, MP4 and other popular video formats, but also extract background music from the DVD file with stunning speed and amazing quality.

    45 Aimersoft DVD Ripper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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