The Best Paid HandBrake AlternativesTop Video & Audio Converters like HandBrake

The best paid alternative to HandBrake is ffWorks. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake and loads of them is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to HandBrake are Freemake Video Converter, Adobe Media Encoder, ffMediaMaster and Compresto.

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  1. ffWorks icon

    ffWorks

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    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...

    148 ffWorks alternatives

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Peter-Does
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    Wonderfull FFmpeg frontend. Gives access to lots of FFmpeg functions.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ffWorks is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • ffWorks is the most popular commercial alternative to HandBrake.

    • ffWorks is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  2. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

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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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    • Windows
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    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
  4. Adobe Media Encoder icon

    Adobe Media Encoder

     28 likes
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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.

    189 Adobe Media Encoder alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about Adobe Media Encoder as an Alternative to HandBrake
    altersoft
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    Best pro video/audio/image converter with lots of 3rd party codecs plugin support, also supports basic joining/splitting/cropping and is very simple to use.

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    • Adobe Media Encoder is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
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    Compresto

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    Experience up to 90% file size reduction for videos and images while working entirely offline to ensure privacy. Supports conversion to GIF and is compatible with formats like MP4 and WebM. Enhances productivity by allowing batch processing and provides multiple quality options.

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    • Subscription
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    • Mac
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    Pimosa

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    Simple Video, Photo & Audio Editing Tools in one app. Pimosa lets you convert, edit and enhance video, photos and music files easily. Batch processing for faster work. simple tools for everyone.

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    • Pay once
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    Permute

     10 likes
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    Permute is the easiest to use media converter with its easy to use, no configuration, drag and drop interface; it will meet the needs to convert all your media files.

    11 Permute alternatives

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    • Pay once
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    • Mac
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  11. Movavi Video Converter icon

    Movavi Video Converter

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    Efficiently convert videos between more than 180 formats with Movavi Video Converter. Enhance video quality, edit subtitles, and enjoy fast, high-quality results with SuperSpeed mode and hardware acceleration support for Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD Radeon technologies.

    124 Movavi Video Converter alternatives

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    • Online
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  12. 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

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  13. UniFab Video Converter icon

    UniFab Video Converter

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    Converts videos from internet, camcorders, or capture cards to over 1000 mainstream formats like MP4 and MKV, offering lossless quality, fast processing, device compatibility including 3D, and customizable settings for optimal playback, sharing, or compression.

    136 UniFab Video Converter alternatives

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  14. TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works icon

    TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works

     16 likes
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    TMPGEnc 4.0 Video Mastering Works gives you the freedom to take almost any video file and encode it to your desired file format including DivX, AVI, QuickTime, MPEG 4-ISO, H.264, DVD-Video, DVD-VR, HDV camcorder, Blu-ray Disc and much more.

    98 TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works alternatives

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  15. Xilisoft Video Converter icon

    Xilisoft Video Converter

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    Xilisoft Video Converter is easy, fast, reliable, and loaded with features. Its capable of converting videos of all popular formats like AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, MP4, H.264/AVC, AVCHD, MKV, RM, MOV, XviD, 3GP, and audio MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, M4A, AAC, AC3, OGG.

    159 Xilisoft Video Converter alternatives

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