Cdw AlternativesDisc Burners and other similar apps like Cdw

Cdw is described as 'Ncurses front-end for command-line tools: cdrecord/wodim, mkisofs/genisoimage, growisofs, dvd+rw-mediainfo, dvd+rw-format, xorriso. It utilizes ncurses library to build user-friendly interface and it can be used in UNIX terminal window or in terminal emulator (like' and is a Disc Burner in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cdw for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and GNOME apps. The best Cdw alternative is ImgBurn, which is free. Other great apps like Cdw are CDBurnerXP, K3b, Brasero and InfraRecorder.

Cdw
  5
  • ...

cdw is an ncurses front-end for command-line tools: cdrecord/wodim, mkisofs/genisoimage, growisofs, dvd+rw-mediainfo,...

More about Cdw
More about Cdw
Cdw alternatives page was last updated Nov 18, 2020
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
  1. ImgBurn icon

    ImgBurn

     1522 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    56 ImgBurn alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ImgBurn screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version 2.5.8.0 is from June 2013.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    ImgBurn VS Cdw

     

    • ImgBurn is the most popular Windows alternative to Cdw.

    • ImgBurn is the most popular free alternative to Cdw.

    • ImgBurn is Free and ProprietaryCdw is Free and Open Source
    • ImgBurn is LightweightCdw is not according to our users
  2. CDBurnerXP icon

    CDBurnerXP

     605 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    49 CDBurnerXP alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CDBurnerXP screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (4.5.8.7128) is from November 2019.

    CDBurnerXP Features

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

    CDBurnerXP VS Cdw

     
  4. K3b icon

    K3b

     255 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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...

    51 K3b alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    K3b screenshot 1

    K3b Features

    1.  CD Burner
    2.  DVD Burner
    3.  Ad-free

    K3b VS Cdw

     

    • K3b is the most popular Linux alternative to Cdw.

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

    • K3b is Free and Open SourceCdw is also Free and Open Source
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Roxio Creator icon
    Roxio Creator

    Comprehensive multimedia suite with over 20 integrated applications offering disc burning, video capture and editing, photo editing, file conversion, DVD authoring, and encryption, ensuring versatile media management and online s...

    https://www.roxio.com
    Learn More
  6. Brasero icon

    Brasero

     299 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    44 Brasero alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Main window

    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 VS Cdw

     
  7. InfraRecorder icon

    InfraRecorder

     327 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    37 InfraRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    InfraRecorder screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    InfraRecorder Features

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

    InfraRecorder VS Cdw

     
  8. AnyBurn icon

    AnyBurn

     58 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    48 AnyBurn alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AnyBurn screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  ISO Editing
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline

    AnyBurn VS Cdw

     
  10. Nero Burning ROM icon

    Nero Burning ROM

     197 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    54 Nero Burning ROM alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nero Burning ROM screenshot 1

    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 VS Cdw

     

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

    • Nero Burning ROM is Paid and ProprietaryCdw is Free and Open Source
  11. BurnAware icon

    BurnAware

     82 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Feature-rich disc burning software offering intuitive interface, bootable disk creation, ISO image production, versatile audio, video, and data disc support, alongside efficient resource usage and comprehensive file format burning, including DMG and IMG.

    40 BurnAware alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BurnAware screenshot 1
    Bundleware

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Hardware Accelerated
    6.  Create bootable CD
    7.  CD Burner
    8.  DVD Burner

    BurnAware VS Cdw

     
  12. Alcohol icon

    Alcohol

     128 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Alcohol is a powerful Windows CD and DVD burning software that makes it easy to create backups of DVDs* and CDs. In addition, the program lets you store your most used CDs as images on your computer, so you can call them up at the click of a button.

    37 Alcohol alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Alcohol screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    The free version of Alcohol 52% contains an optional adware toolbar bundled. It also installs Smart File Advisor without allowing you to uncheck this option during setup.

    Alcohol Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Built-in Burner
    3.  DVD Burner
    4.  CD/DVD Burning
    5.  Virtual Disk

    Alcohol VS Cdw

     
  13. Ashampoo Burning Studio icon

    Ashampoo Burning Studio

     90 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Ashampoo Burning Studio 2025 reliably burns movies, music, and data to all types of disc media. It also supports data backups, CD ripping, and custom cover designs–perfect for all types of burning projects.

    58 Ashampoo Burning Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ashampoo Burning Studio screenshot 1

    Ashampoo Burning Studio Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Lossless Audio
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Transitions Effects
    7.  DVD Menu creation
    8.  CD Burner
    9.  DVD Burner

    Ashampoo Burning Studio VS Cdw

     
  14. Burn icon

    Burn

     96 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Burn is a 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.

    35 Burn alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Main Window

    Burn Features

    1.  DVD Burner
    2.  CD Burner

    Burn VS Cdw

     

    • Burn is the most popular Mac alternative to Cdw.

    • Burn is Free and Open SourceCdw is also Free and Open Source
  15. dBpoweramp icon

    dBpoweramp

     63 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    dBpoweramp contains a multitude of audio tools in one: CD Ripper, Music Converter, ID Tag Editor and Windows audio shell enhancements. Preloaded with mp3 & Wave codecs, practically every audio codec can be installed from Codec Central, as well as Utility Codecs (perform...

    80 dBpoweramp alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CD Ripper

    dBpoweramp Features

    1.  CD Burner
    2.  Artwork
    3.  Normalize Volume

    dBpoweramp VS Cdw

     
12 of 43 Cdw alternatives