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Comments about fre:ac as an Alternative to Exact Audio Copy


- fre:ac is Free and Open Source
- fre:ac is Lightweight
Exact Audio Copy is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is fre:ac, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Exact Audio Copy and 11 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Exact Audio Copy are X Lossless Decoder, abcde, Max CD Ripper and Rubyripper.






X Lossless Decoder (XLD) is a tool for Mac OS X that is able to decode/convert/play various 'lossless' audio files. The supported audio files can be split into some tracks with cue sheet when decoding. It works on Mac OS X 10.3 and later. Supports: (Ogg) FLAC (.flac/.

I've used XLD for years, makes a very good rip


Max is an application for creating high-quality audio files in various formats, from compact discs or files.

Rubyripper is a digital audio extraction algorithm that uses cdparanoia error correcting power and it's own secure ripping algorithm to make sure that a CD rip is done successfully and accurately. It is very similar to and inspired by EAC.
Voukoder Pro is a system wide video- and audio encoding service that improves your media encoding experience.




Uses AccurateRip, same as Exact Audio Copy.


To FLAC Converter Free easily and quickly converts CDs, audio and video to high-quality FLAC files on Mac OSX. Subscription is available for batch processing, CUE splitter, volume improvement, tags organising and audio effects.



Elegant Converter is a native macOS app that helps quickly convert multiple audio and videos files to many formats.




Consul automatically converts files when you change their extension. Rename IMG_0073.HEIC to IMG_0073.jpg and the file is instantly converted to a JPEG file – works with images, videos, audio, and more.

Because EAC has problems with some CD drives but fre:ac does not. There is no alternative nearly as good as fre:ac.