The Best Open Source HandBrake AlternativesTop Video & Audio Converters like HandBrake

The best open source alternative to HandBrake is FFmpeg. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to HandBrake and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to HandBrake are Avidemux, Shutter Encoder, File Converter and VidCoder.

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     703 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.

    121 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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 Customizable and Privacy focusedHandBrake is not according to our users
  2. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     665 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.

    172 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    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
  4. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     73 likes

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

    194 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    Main window
     
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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
  5. File Converter icon

    File Converter

     167 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.

    307 File Converter alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  7. VidCoder icon

    VidCoder

     84 likes

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

    120 VidCoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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. Video Compression icon

    Video Compression

     65 likes

    Compress Videos for Free. Forever. Say goodbye to bulky files! Crush video sizes by 90% with no quality loss, even offline. And the best part? It's free!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    UI for How the tool looks like
     
  9. FFmpeg Batch AV Converter icon

    FFmpeg Batch AV Converter

     18 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FFmpeg Batch AV Converter screenshot 1
     
  10. StaxRip icon

    StaxRip

     44 likes

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

    95 StaxRip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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
  11. Compressor Android icon

    Compressor Android

     5 likes

    Unlike other apps that use slow, bulky, old versions of FFmpeg with software encoding, Compressor uses Android's native Media3 Hardware Acceleration to process video faster than any other app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Compressor Android screenshot 1
     
  12. FFShare icon

    FFShare

     8 likes

    An Android app to compress images and videos through ffmpeg before sharing them.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    FFShare vs HandBrake Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    FFshare is not an encoder like handbrake. it is a minimal app for directly compressing video. and thats the only feature about it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FFShare is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  13. WinFF icon

    WinFF

     71 likes

    WinFF is a GUI frontend and batch parser for the command-line multimedia tool FFmpeg. WinFF works by making a batch file that runs in the command-line, designed to launch the command-line tool with given settings from a preset.

    129 WinFF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    Main Window
     
  14. MeGUI icon

    MeGUI

     57 likes

    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.

    88 MeGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    First screen when launched. This is where you select your inputs and configure encoding settings.
     
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (2944) is from May 2023.

    MeGUI vs HandBrake Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Its Good But Not User Friendly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MeGUI is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
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