Open Source HandBrake Alternatives for Windows

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

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

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    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.

    92 FFmpeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about FFmpeg as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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.

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    • Most users think FFmpeg is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • FFmpeg is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to HandBrake.

    • FFmpeg is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HandBrake.

    • 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. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     66 likes
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     650 likes
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    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.

    152 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to HandBrake
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    Quick and easy but still allows in-depth changes (codecs/filters).

    Old, reliable, works anywhere!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Avidemux is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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

    Application types

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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
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    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
  6. File Converter icon

    File Converter

     152 likes
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    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.

    274 File Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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    Comments about File Converter as an Alternative to HandBrake
    history_undo
    Negative
    0

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

    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 ...

    Sascha Smit
    Positive
    -3

    File Coverter is quicker and also supports photo files

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    • Most users think File Converter is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • File Converter is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  7. FFmpeg Batch A/V Converter icon

    FFmpeg Batch A/V Converter

     15 likes
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    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.

    25 FFmpeg Batch A/V Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. StaxRip icon

    StaxRip

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

    89 StaxRip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    Main
     
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    Positive
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    Cool GUI, user-friendly, literally a swiss army knife with various utilities.

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    • Most users think StaxRip is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • StaxRip is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
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    WinFF

     71 likes
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    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.

    120 WinFF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • Lazarus
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  11. 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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • 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
  12. MEncoder icon

    MEncoder

     24 likes
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    MEncoder is a free command line video decoding, encoding and filtering tool released under the GNU General Public License. It is a sibling of MPlayer , and can convert all the formats that MPlayer understands into a variety of compressed and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • MPlayer
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    FastFlix

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    FastFlix is a free GUI for HEVC and AV1 encoding, GIF/WebP/AVIF creation, and more!

    61 FastFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Videomass icon

    Videomass

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    Designed for advanced and beginner users, it offers a wide range of features and functions, making it a comprehensive software solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
    Home Panel
     
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