Gordian Knot Alternatives

Gordian Knot is described as 'Started out as a simple bitrate calculator for DivX encoding but has evolved to become an integrated package or tool for the entire process of DivX/XviD encoding' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Gordian Knot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best Gordian Knot alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gordian Knot are Avidemux, Shutter Encoder, VirtualDub and Freemake Video Converter.

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Gordian Knot alternatives page was last updated Dec 3, 2021
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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.

    188 HandBrake alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    HandBrake screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Batch processing
    4.  Audio Conversion
    5.  Batch conversion
    6.  Graphical User Interface
    7.  GPU Support
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for subtitles
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Convert video to audio (mp3)
    12.  Works Offline

    HandBrake VS Gordian Knot

     

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

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

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceGordian Knot is also Free and Open Source
  2. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    140 Avidemux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Crop video
    3.  Built-in Video Converter
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

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  4. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

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    Open source software without any restriction - converter all formats video|audio|image professionnals codecs and standards - swiss knife tool Windows and OSX.

    181 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    Shutter Encoder screenshot 1

    Top Shutter Encoder Features

    1.  Video Converter
    2.  Audio Conversion
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Portable
    8.  Hardware Accelerated
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Lossless Audio
    12.  Support for 4K

    Shutter Encoder VS Gordian Knot

     
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    130 VirtualDub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window with input and output window
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing

    VirtualDub VS Gordian Knot

     
  7. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

     298 likes
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    Freemake Video Converter is video converter that lets convert videos to avi, wmv, mp4 (iPhone, iPod, iPad, PSP, xBox), 3gp, rip dvd, extract mp3, burn DVD and Bluray, create photo slideshow and audio visualization, cut, join, rotate and upload videos, photos and music to YouTube.

    323 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Main Window
    Discontinued

    The latest version (4.1.12) is from December 2022.

    Top Freemake Video Converter Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  MP3 Downloader
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Automatic subtitles download
    9.  DVD Burner
    10.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    11.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    12.  Convert video to audio (mp3)

    Freemake Video Converter VS Gordian Knot

     

    • Freemake Video Converter is the most popular Web-based alternative to Gordian Knot.

    • Freemake Video Converter is the most popular commercial alternative to Gordian Knot.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryGordian Knot is Free and Open Source
  8. Adobe Media Encoder icon

    Adobe Media Encoder

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    Standalone media encoding application with robust format support, seamless Adobe app integration, efficient workflow for conversion tasks, and a structured, easy-to-navigate interface.

    190 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Media Encoder screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Media Encoder Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Hardware Accelerated
    5.  Lossless Audio
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Batch Editing
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Adobe Media Encoder VS Gordian Knot

     
  10. MEncoder icon

    MEncoder

     24 likes
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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • MPlayer
    MEncoder screenshot 1

    MEncoder Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Portable

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    Nero Platinum

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    A comprehensive multimedia software suite for Windows PCs offering over 200 tools for media handling, AI editing, system optimization, and cloud backup, with a newly designed user interface for seamless system and media management.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Music Sequencer
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Portable
    8.  DVD Burner
    9.  CD Burner
    10.  Mix Music

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  12. dmMediaConverter icon

    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.

    130 dmMediaConverter alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    image color corrections
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.5.5) was released in February 2023.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Lossless Audio
    7.  Rotate Video
    8.  Embed subtitles into video
    9.  AAC
    10.  Matroska
    11.  Normalize Volume

    dmMediaConverter VS Gordian Knot

     
  13. ACDSee Video Converter icon

    ACDSee Video Converter

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    Convert videos between all the popular media formats at high speed and quality, share on YouTube and Facebook, and extract audio with ease. Choose the standard version or step up to Pro for added DVD burning and ripping power.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ACDSee Video Converter screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (5.0.0.799) is from 2017.

    ACDSee Video Converter Features

    1.  Support for NVIDIA CUDA acceleration

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  14. AutoGK icon

    AutoGK

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    AutoGK is a very simple and powerfull tool for making DVD rips. It comes with almost all you need to create excellent quality backups of your DVDs.

    AutoGK includes everything you need to rip DVD to AVI/DivX/XVid in very easy-to-use interface. It also supports other MPEG2 sources.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI
    Discontinued

    The site autogk.me.uk is down. Last version, 2.55, is still downloadable from Free-Codecs.com

    AutoGK Features

    1.  Convert DVD to AVI

    AutoGK VS Gordian Knot

     
  15. H.264 Encoder icon

    H.264 Encoder

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    This simple software reduce effectively video's size.

    123 H.264 Encoder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    H.264 Encoder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free

    H.264 Encoder VS Gordian Knot

     
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