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, File Converter, Shutter Encoder and Video Compression.

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  1. FFmpeg icon
     741 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.

    137 FFmpeg alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Haiku
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  2. Avidemux icon
     675 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.

    186 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  3. File Converter icon
     173 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.

    328 File Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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  4. Shutter Encoder icon
     75 likes

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

    208 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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  5. 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

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. 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.

    39 FFmpeg Batch AV Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. VidCoder icon
     86 likes

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

    130 VidCoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Stream Manager is a free, open source app for streamers, built around your local stream library. It started as a way to organize raw recordings and grew into the foundation for an entire streaming workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. StaxRip icon
     45 likes

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

    102 StaxRip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 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.

    33 Compressor Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  11. FFShare icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  12. MeGUI icon
     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.

    93 MeGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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