Burn AlternativesDisc Burners & DVD Copying Utilities like Burn

Burn is described as 'Free optical disc authoring application with a simple interface that offers a lot of advanced options. The program supports the creation of data, audio and video discs, and is capable of copying data and audio discs' and is a popular Disc Burner in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Burn for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best Burn alternative is ImgBurn, which is free. Other great apps like Burn are DAEMON Tools, CDBurnerXP, K3b and Brasero.

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Burn alternatives page was last updated May 2, 2022
  1. ImgBurn icon
     1518 likes

    ImgBurn is a lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application (39 languages) that everyone should have in their toolkit. ImgBurn supports a wide range of image file formats. It can burn Audio CDs from any file type supported via DirectShow / ACM.

    67 ImgBurn alternatives
    ImgBurn screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DVD Burner
    2.  CD Burner
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  CD/DVD Burning
    Discontinued

    The last version 2.5.8.0 is from June 2013.

    ImgBurn iconBurn Icon

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    • ImgBurn is the most popular Windows alternative to Burn.

    • ImgBurn is the most popular free alternative to Burn.

    • ImgBurn is Free and ProprietaryBurn is Free and Open Source
    • ImgBurn is LightweightBurn is not according to our users
  2. DAEMON Tools icon
     984 likes

    Comprehensive disc imaging software supporting VHDs, ZIP archives, and password protection. Offers optical media emulation, iSCSI access, encryption via TrueCrypt, and up to 32 virtual drives. Essential for creating TrueCrypt images, emulating devices, encrypting data, and integrating with Windows systems.

    43 DAEMON Tools alternatives
    DAEMON Tools screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DAEMON Tools Features

    1.  Disk Imaging
    2.  Disc Burner
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  Virtual Disk
    5.  ISO Editing
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Keyboard navigation
    9.  Stream video to Android TV
    DAEMON Tools iconBurn Icon

    DAEMON Tools VS Burn

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    • DAEMON Tools is the most popular Mac alternative to Burn.

    • DAEMON Tools is Freemium and ProprietaryBurn is Free and Open Source
  3. CDBurnerXP icon
     604 likes

    CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free.

    60 CDBurnerXP alternatives
    CDBurnerXP screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CDBurnerXP Features

    1.  DVD Burner
    2.  Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  CD Burner
    Discontinued

    The last version (4.5.8.7128) is from November 2019.

    CDBurnerXP iconBurn Icon

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  4. K3b icon
     253 likes

    K3b is a CD and DVD authoring application for the KDE desktop environment for Unix-like computer operating systems. It provides a graphical user interface to perform most CD/DVD burning tasks like creating an Audio CD from a set of audio files or copying a CD/DVD, as well as...

    62 K3b alternatives
    K3b screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE

    K3b Features

    1.  CD Burner
    2.  DVD Burner
    3.  Ad-free
    K3b iconBurn Icon

    K3b VS Burn

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    • K3b is the most popular Linux alternative to Burn.

    • K3b is the most popular Open Source alternative to Burn.

    • K3b is Free and Open SourceBurn is also Free and Open Source
  5. Brasero icon
     298 likes

    Brasero is an application to burn CD/DVD for the GNOME Desktop. It is designed to be as simple as possible and has some unique features to enable users to create their discs easily and quickly.

    55 Brasero alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  DVD Menu creation
    6.  No installation required
    Brasero iconBurn Icon

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  6. InfraRecorder icon
     325 likes

    InfraRecorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.

    48 InfraRecorder alternatives
    InfraRecorder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    InfraRecorder Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Burn iso
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned. Last version, 0.53, released in September 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    InfraRecorder iconBurn Icon

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  7. Nero Burning ROM icon
     196 likes

    Powerful tool for disc burning and multimedia tasks with support for various formats, SecurDisc 4.0 protection, and ISO creation, offering professional-level security, conversion, and ripping features for flawless performance across CD, DVD, and Blu-ray.

    74 Nero Burning ROM alternatives
    Nero Burning ROM screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Nero Burning ROM Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Add WV files
    6.  CD Burner
    7.  DVD Burner
    Nero Burning ROM iconBurn Icon

    Nero Burning ROM VS Burn

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    • Nero Burning ROM is the most popular commercial alternative to Burn.

    • Nero Burning ROM is Paid and ProprietaryBurn is Free and Open Source
  8. AnyBurn icon
     57 likes

    AnyBurn is a light weight but professional CD / DVD / Blu-ray burning software that everyone must have. It provides a free and complete solution for burning.

    58 AnyBurn alternatives
    AnyBurn screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  ISO Editing
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    AnyBurn iconBurn Icon

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  9. BurnAware icon
     83 likes

    Lightweight program that enables you to create audio, video and data discs, generate images for later use, copy DVDs, CDs or Blu-rays and erase disc contents.

    50 BurnAware alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Create bootable CD
    2.  CD Burner
    3.  DVD Burner
    Bundleware

    It suggests to install a DVD ripper and Opera during the installation process, and both boxes are checked by default.

    BurnAware iconBurn Icon

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  10. Ashampoo Burning Studio icon
     90 likes

    Ashampoo Burning Studio is a versatile software to burn CDs, DVDs and BDs. Movie discs with animated menus, slide shows and audio discs are also equally easy to create. The built-in cover designer produces covers and inlays for all disc types.

    69 Ashampoo Burning Studio alternatives
    Ashampoo Burning Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ashampoo Burning Studio Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  DVD Menu creation
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    Ashampoo Burning Studio iconBurn Icon

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  11. Xfburn icon
     38 likes

    Lightweight CD/DVD burning software designed for Xfce, but it runs on Gnome, KDE etc as well. It can blank CDs and DVDs, burn and create ISO images and burn personal compositions of data. At the moment it is at heavy development.

    54 Xfburn alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  DVD Burner
    4.  CD Burner
    5.  CD/DVD Burning
    6.  Download ISO Images
    Xfburn iconBurn Icon

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  12. Roxio Toast icon
     42 likes

    Digital media suite offering disc burning, video editing, file conversion, and digital art creation. Features include drag-and-drop CD/DVD burning, DVD templates, screen capture, and advanced media security with encryption and password protection.

    43 Roxio Toast alternatives
    Roxio Toast screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Roxio Toast Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  DVD Burner
    3.  Built-in Burner
    Roxio Toast iconBurn Icon

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