HandBrake Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to HandBrake for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is FFmpeg, 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to HandBrake are Shutter Encoder, Avidemux, MakeMKV and WinFF.

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     678 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.

    99 FFmpeg alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
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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. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     69 likes

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

    190 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    Main window with editor
     
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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
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     653 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.

    156 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
  5. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     132 likes

    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.

    72 MakeMKV alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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    MakeMKV vs HandBrake Comments
    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.
    3 of 4 comments
    • MakeMKV is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    125 WinFF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • Lazarus
    Main Window
     
  7. FFMPEG UI icon

    FFMPEG UI

     3 likes

    A user interface to quickly and easily convert media files using FFMPEG behind the scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    FFMPEG UI screenshot 1
     
  9. MEncoder icon

    MEncoder

     24 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • MPlayer
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  10. FormatLab icon

    FormatLab

     6 likes

    FormatLab is a Powerful Tool for Converting Video and Audio files and supports almost All Formats with modern and widely supported codecs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  11. FastFlix icon

    FastFlix

     1 like

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

    63 FastFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Videomass icon

    Videomass

     4 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
    Home Panel
     
  13. dmMediaConverter icon

    dmMediaConverter

     17 likes

    dmMediaConverter is a crossplatform FFmpeg frontend (GUI) exposing some of its features. It is intended to be simple and easy to use but also to be able to achieve complex tasks. I have inspired myself from a lot of media converters like Handbrake, WinFF and MkvMergeGui.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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  14. Internet Friendly Media Encoder icon

    Internet Friendly Media Encoder

     11 likes

    Convert all your video to the latest and next generation video codec. The H.265 standard, able to produce same quality while reduce bandwidth up to 50%, which mean capable shrink half of original file size!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Internet Friendly Media Encoder screenshot 1
     
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