MakeMKV AlternativesDVD Rippers & Video Converters like MakeMKV

MakeMKV is described as 'Rips DVD and Blu-Ray discs to MKV, preserving all video, audio, chapters, and subtitles without compression, with support for disc decryption and streaming' and is a very popular DVD Ripper in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MakeMKV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Snapcraft apps. The best MakeMKV alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MakeMKV are MKVToolnix, File Converter, Shutter Encoder and Format Factory.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

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    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    196 HandBrake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Haiku
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    scontest
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    Great Program NOT a alternative to makemkv

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    HandBrake does not allow raw extraction of audio and video data: it forces you to re-encode.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Handbrake does not fully support Blu-Ray Ripping. While it can read some of the files, it does not properly decode and convert them.

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    • Some users think HandBrake is a great MakeMKV alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • HandBrake is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
  2. MKVToolnix icon

    MKVToolnix

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    MKVToolnix is a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files under Linux, other Unices and Windows. They do for Matroska what the OGMtools do for the OGM format and then some. The latest builds now have the ability to create WebM compliant Files.

    31 MKVToolnix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    MKVToolnix is a Matroska container muxer, it does not rip DVDs or BluRay discs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MKVToolnix is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MKVToolnix is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
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  6. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

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

    185 Shutter Encoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    it is nothing like MakeMKV

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    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shutter Encoder is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
  7. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

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    Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and ripper offering video, audio, and image conversion. It rips DVDs and CDs, handles PDF and archives, supports diverse formats, and includes a screen recorder. Optimized for various devices and easy to use.

    265 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
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    No Blu-Ray ripping functionality, only DVD ripper

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Format Factory is a legitimate MakeMKV alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. DVDShrink icon

    DVDShrink

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    DVDShrink is software to backup DVD discs. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disc.

    58 DVDShrink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. DVDFab HD Decrypter icon

    DVDFab HD Decrypter

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    Free utility for removing DVD and most Blu-ray protections, copying complete discs to hard drive or blank media, compressing or splitting titles, supporting various output settings, personal archiving, and offering fast copying with original video quality.

    44 DVDFab HD Decrypter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper icon

    DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

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    Ripping 2D/3D Blu-rays to various video formats, including H.265 and 4K, is seamless with this tool. It reads Blu-ray discs/ISOs/folders, supports advanced technologies like Passthrough and HEVC, and organizes metadata for easy browsing. Regular updates guarantee ongoing compatibility.

    9 DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is the most popular commercial alternative to MakeMKV.

    • DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is Paid and ProprietaryMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. FormatLab icon

    FormatLab

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  14. MacX DVD Ripper icon

    MacX DVD Ripper

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    Rip DVD to Popular Video/Audio Formats on Mac;Update Constantly for Latest Copy-Protected DVD;Convert DVD to Apple, Android and other mobile devices.

    51 MacX DVD Ripper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Nero Platinum Suite icon

    Nero Platinum Suite

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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.

    120 Nero Platinum Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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