The Best HandBrake AlternativesTop Video & Audio Converters like HandBrake

HandBrake is described as 'An open-source multithreaded video transcoder, HandBrake compresses and converts digital media, supporting MP4, MKV formats, and offers hardware-accelerated conversion' and is a leading Video Converter in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best HandBrake alternative is FFmpeg, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HandBrake are Avidemux, Shutter Encoder, VidCoder and File Converter.

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     718 likes

    Comprehensive multimedia framework for decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playback of nearly any audio or video format, with command-line tools, integrated libraries, portable code, and regular security updates for users and developers.

    124 FFmpeg alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
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    FFmpeg vs HandBrake Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    5247009
    12

    FFmpeg allows you to transcode videos through the command line. Besides, it's what HandBrake uses/used as its backend.

    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
    5

    While FFmpeg can convert files, you need to use it with command line interface; unlike HandBrake which provides a graphical interface. It's better suited to be used as a part of an application rather than on its own, unless you're comfortable with typing commands.

    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Hard to use as it comes with a gazillion of switches... but that's just another reason to love it.

    Unfortunately, the lack of any good GUI takes a big toll on your happiness... but fantastic for batch jobs.

    3 of 5 comments
    • FFmpeg is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
    • FFmpeg is an Audio Conversion HandBrake is a Video Converter
    • FFmpeg is Customizable and Privacy focusedHandBrake is not according to our users
  2. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     668 likes

    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    173 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Avidemux vs HandBrake Comments
    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Quick and easy but still allows in-depth changes (codecs/filters).

    Old, reliable, works anywhere!

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
    • Avidemux is a Video Editor HandBrake is a Video Converter
  4. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     73 likes

    Shutter Encoder is a free professional encoding and conversion software for everyone, developed with video editors.

    195 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Shutter Encoder vs HandBrake Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
    3

    Really good alternative with a nice and easy-to-use interface. Great free and open source alternative to Handbrake.

    bigbigboy
    Positive
    0

    has great support for hardware acceleration

    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    because supporting GPU AV1 Encode. Plus Batch job.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
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  6. VidCoder icon

    VidCoder

     85 likes

    VidCoder is a DVD/Blu-ray ripping and video transcoding application for Windows. It uses HandBrake as its encoding engine.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
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    VidCoder vs HandBrake Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Nightcall
    0

    You can select the files, not the whole folder. Supports drag & drop.

    snintendog
    Positive
    0

    It allows Batch Convertin and You can Batch to Presets with a simple menu change and drag andropping the next Folder/Files to do. It wont Touch Blurays but DVDs can be Taken. Make MKV is a good Partner Program.

    vposud2
    Positive
    0

    Updated more often and has a better interface in my opinion.

    3 of 5 comments
    • VidCoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  8. File Converter icon

    File Converter

     171 likes

    File Converter is a very simple tool which allows you to convert and compress one or several file(s) using the context menu in Windows Explorer.

    311 File Converter alternatives

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    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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    File Converter vs HandBrake Comments
    carlosvgonzalez
    Negative
    1

    File Converter is not Quicker in any form, it's very limited actually, not even comparable with Hanbrake, it does not offer hardware based encoding or even low sound bitrates for example ...

    history_undo
    Negative
    0

    A good project but not a good alternative as it has very few features in common with HandBrake.

    Sascha Smit
    Positive
    -3

    File Coverter is quicker and also supports photo files

    • File Converter is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  9. XMedia Recode icon

    XMedia Recode

     120 likes

    Supports conversion of a wide range of audio and video formats, batch processing, basic editing such as cutting, cropping, and color correction, device presets, direct stream copy, bitrate calculator for file size control, and processing of unprotected DVDs only.

    126 XMedia Recode alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Format
     
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    XMedia Recode vs HandBrake Comments
    JohnDangerbrooks
    Positive
    0

    I like XMedia Recode as an alternative to HandBrake because XMedia Recode offers a much better UI. While both apps are great in most respects, HandBrake's UI leaves much to be desired.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    It allows more customization, f.e. choose the aspect ratio.

    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Its Next To HandBrake Because It Lacks Only File Compression

    • XMedia Recode is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  11. ffWorks icon

    ffWorks

     38 likes

    ffWorks (formerly iFFmpeg) is a graphical front-end for FFmpeg , a command-line tool used to convert multimedia files between formats. The command line instructions can be very hard to master/understand, so ffWorks does all the hard work for...

    165 ffWorks alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    ffWorks vs HandBrake Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    stefcarlens
    6

    ffworks is Handbrake on stereoide. They both use the same AVlibs but ffWorks is much more powerful and exposes all the power of FFmpeg in a very nice interface.

    arcade-points
    Positive
    0

    The No. 1 in converting just about any media file. The interface is super good and gives access to tremendously powerful options.

    Peter-Does
    Positive
    1

    Wonderfull FFmpeg frontend. Gives access to lots of FFmpeg functions.

    3 of 8 comments
    • ffWorks is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  12. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

     226 likes

    Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and ripper offering video, audio, and image conversion. It rips DVDs and CDs, handles PDF and archives, supports diverse formats, and includes a screen recorder. Optimized for various devices and easy to use.

    276 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

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    • Windows
    Main user interface for version 4.0.0
     
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    Format Factory vs HandBrake Comments
    BarnMTB
    Positive
    0

    Handbrake and Format Factory are both file converter programs that can be used with a mouse pointer without going through command-line interface.

    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  13. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

     302 likes

    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.

    339 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    Main Window
     
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    Freemake Video Converter vs HandBrake Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It can't do much about subtitles, adjustable settings are very limited and is overall a weaker tool. Many features have been locked behind a paywall over time.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  14. FFmpeg Batch AV Converter icon

    FFmpeg Batch AV Converter

     19 likes

    A Windows front-end for ffmpeg users, that allows to use the full potential of ffmpeg command line with a few mouse clicks in a convenient GUI with drag and drop, file details, progress information.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Windows
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  15. StaxRip icon

    StaxRip

     44 likes

    StaxRip is a video encoding app for Windows with a unrivaled feature set and usability.

    96 StaxRip alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    Main
     
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    StaxRip vs HandBrake Comments
    ner0
    Positive
    0

    Cool GUI, user-friendly, literally a swiss army knife with various utilities.

    • StaxRip is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
    • StaxRip is Privacy focusedHandBrake is not according to our users
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