HandBrake AlternativesOnly apps categorised as DVD Rippers

The best DVD Ripper alternative to HandBrake is Shutter Encoder, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake and many of them are DVD Rippers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting DVD Ripper alternatives to HandBrake are VidCoder, XMedia Recode, MakeMKV and Format Factory.

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  1. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

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

    184 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about Shutter Encoder as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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.

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    • Most users think Shutter Encoder is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  2. VidCoder icon

    VidCoder

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

    116 VidCoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about VidCoder as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks VidCoder is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • VidCoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  3. XMedia Recode icon

    XMedia Recode

     119 likes
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    XMedia Recode can convert nearly all popular audio and video formats including 3GP, 3GPP, 3GPP2, AAC, AC3, AMR, ASF, AVI, AVISynth, DVD, FLAC, FLV, H.261, H.263, H.264, M4A , M1V, M2V, M4V, Matroska (MKV), MMF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, TS, TRP, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP4V, MOV, OGG, PSP...

    111 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about XMedia Recode as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Its Next To HandBrake Because It Lacks Only File Compression

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think XMedia Recode is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • XMedia Recode is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
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  5. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     129 likes
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    Rip DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV format with lossless preservation of video, audio, chapters, and subtitles. Supports decryption of protected discs, multi-track selection, and streaming output. Retains original quality and meta-data for personal backups.

    68 MakeMKV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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    Comments about MakeMKV as an Alternative to HandBrake
    LinuxDoge
    Positive
    1

    Good base. The resulting MKVs arent great, but it works for ripping DVDs. Handbrake then can focus on reducing the filesize and removing letterboxing (black bars at the edges). It sucks that Handbrake can't really rip DVDs, but these two Programs work together well.

    Guest
    Negative
    6

    MakeMKV is more for ripping commercial discs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It's just not as functional

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think MakeMKV is a great HandBrake alternative, some don't.

    • MakeMKV is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  6. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

     222 likes
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    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.

    262 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Format Factory as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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.

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    • Some users think Format Factory is a great HandBrake alternative, some don't.

    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  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

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Freemake Video Converter as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Freemake Video Converter is a great HandBrake alternative, some don't.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  9. Any Video Converter icon

    Any Video Converter

     80 likes
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    AnvSoft Any Video Converter is the most renowned video converter for converting video files between various formats, with fast converting speed and excellent video quality.

    209 Any Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Wondershare UniConverter icon

    Wondershare UniConverter

     28 likes
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    Wondershare UniConverter is a multimedia tool featuring a DVD and video converter, DVD burner, and video downloader. It supports multiple formats such as AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV, FLV, 3GP, and MPG, and can convert videos to 3D.

    184 Wondershare UniConverter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. DivX icon

    DivX

     53 likes
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    The best version of DivX Software is now available. Get an unparalleled video experience with an advanced video player and video converter. All for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about DivX as an Alternative to HandBrake
    G Downs
    Positive
    0

    DivX quality is second to none, is much more customizable, more intuitive and produces a higher quality converted product. Not the best but a great alternative to HandBrake!

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    • Some users think DivX is a great HandBrake alternative, some don't.

    • DivX is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  12. MeGUI icon

    MeGUI

     57 likes
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    Comprehensive video converter designed for DVD ripping and transcoding tasks, supporting x264, MP3, and various formats. It offers an intuitive interface, batch processing, multi-threading, and extensive codec compatibility for seamless video processing.

    83 MeGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    First screen when launched. This is where you select your inputs and configure encoding settings.
    This is the view of all the jobs done and ready to be done. AVS files are not the only supported input. Many others are supported.
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Its Good But Not User Friendly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MeGUI is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • MeGUI is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  13. DVDShrink icon

    DVDShrink

     145 likes
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    DVDShrink is software to backup DVD discs. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disc.

    57 DVDShrink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  14. Nero Platinum Suite icon

    Nero Platinum Suite

     8 likes
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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.

    119 Nero Platinum Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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