Free Nero Burning ROM Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Nero Burning ROM for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is ImgBurn. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Nero Burning ROM and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Nero Burning ROM are CDBurnerXP, InfraRecorder, BurnAware and AnyBurn.

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Nero Burning ROM alternatives are mainly Disc Burners, but if you're looking for ISO Creators or DVD Copying Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Open Source and Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Nero Burning ROM.
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Nero Burning ROM alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2025
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  1. ImgBurn icon

    ImgBurn

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    ImgBurn is a lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application (39 languages) that everyone should have in their toolkit. ImgBurn supports a wide range of image file formats. It can burn Audio CDs from any file type supported via DirectShow / ACM.

    56 ImgBurn alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ImgBurn screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version 2.5.8.0 is from June 2013.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DVD Burner
    2.  CD Burner
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  CD/DVD Burning

    ImgBurn VS Nero Burning ROM

     

    • Almost everyone thinks ImgBurn is a great Nero Burning ROM alternative.

    • ImgBurn is the most popular Windows alternative to Nero Burning ROM.

    • ImgBurn is the most popular free alternative to Nero Burning ROM.

    • ImgBurn is Free and ProprietaryNero Burning ROM is Paid and Proprietary
    • ImgBurn is LightweightNero Burning ROM is not according to our users
  2. CDBurnerXP icon

    CDBurnerXP

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    CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free.

    49 CDBurnerXP alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The last version (4.5.8.7128) is from November 2019.

    CDBurnerXP Features

    1.  DVD Burner
    2.  Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  CD Burner

    CDBurnerXP VS Nero Burning ROM

     
    Comments about CDBurnerXP as an Alternative to Nero Burning ROM
    Guest
    Positive May 21, 2018
    1

    CDBurner XP is like a Nero with basic funcionality

    Guest
    Positive Jun 14, 2017
    0

    Simple and full funtionality

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    • Most users think CDBurnerXP is a great Nero Burning ROM alternative.

    • CDBurnerXP is Free Personal and ProprietaryNero Burning ROM is Paid and Proprietary
  4. InfraRecorder icon

    InfraRecorder

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    InfraRecorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.

    37 InfraRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned. Last version, 0.53, released in September 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    InfraRecorder Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Burn iso
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner

    InfraRecorder VS Nero Burning ROM

     
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    Express Burn

    Express Burn is a DVD and CD burner that burns audio, mp3 and data CDs. It seamlessly burns audio to CD to play on your computer, car or home stereo system converting many audio formats automatically.

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    BurnAware

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    Feature-rich disc burning software offering intuitive interface, bootable disk creation, ISO image production, versatile audio, video, and data disc support, alongside efficient resource usage and comprehensive file format burning, including DMG and IMG.

    40 BurnAware alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bundleware

    It suggests to install a DVD ripper and Opera during the installation process, and both boxes are checked by default.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Hardware Accelerated
    6.  Create bootable CD
    7.  CD Burner
    8.  DVD Burner

    BurnAware VS Nero Burning ROM

     
    Comments about BurnAware as an Alternative to Nero Burning ROM
    Guest
    Positive Aug 29, 2015
    0

    Much better: it can do everything nero does and it's FREE

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    • Almost everyone thinks BurnAware is a great Nero Burning ROM alternative.

    • BurnAware is Freemium and ProprietaryNero Burning ROM is Paid and Proprietary
    • BurnAware is LightweightNero Burning ROM is not according to our users
  7. AnyBurn icon

    AnyBurn

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    AnyBurn is a light weight but professional CD / DVD / Blu-ray burning software that everyone must have. It provides a free and complete solution for burning.

    48 AnyBurn alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AnyBurn screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  ISO Editing
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline

    AnyBurn VS Nero Burning ROM

     
    Comments about AnyBurn as an Alternative to Nero Burning ROM
    G Downs
    Positive Apr 28, 2019
    1

    This is a very basic CD/DVD burning tool in its functionality but doesn't have the creative features of a Nero or Roxio but everything it does do, it does well...

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    • Most users think AnyBurn is a great Nero Burning ROM alternative.

    • AnyBurn is Freemium and ProprietaryNero Burning ROM is Paid and Proprietary
    • AnyBurn is LightweightNero Burning ROM is not according to our users
  8. Ashampoo Burning Studio icon

    Ashampoo Burning Studio

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    Ashampoo Burning Studio 2025 reliably burns movies, music, and data to all types of disc media. It also supports data backups, CD ripping, and custom cover designs–perfect for all types of burning projects.

    58 Ashampoo Burning Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ashampoo Burning Studio screenshot 1

    Ashampoo Burning Studio Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Lossless Audio
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Transitions Effects
    7.  DVD Menu creation
    8.  CD Burner
    9.  DVD Burner

    Ashampoo Burning Studio VS Nero Burning ROM

     
    Comments about Ashampoo Burning Studio as an Alternative to Nero Burning ROM
    Guest
    Positive Jun 15, 2017
    0

    It's really great as nero burn

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    • Most users think Ashampoo Burning Studio is a great Nero Burning ROM alternative.

    • Ashampoo Burning Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryNero Burning ROM is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Alcohol icon

    Alcohol

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    Alcohol is a powerful Windows CD and DVD burning software that makes it easy to create backups of DVDs* and CDs. In addition, the program lets you store your most used CDs as images on your computer, so you can call them up at the click of a button.

    37 Alcohol alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bundleware

    The free version of Alcohol 52% contains an optional adware toolbar bundled. It also installs Smart File Advisor without allowing you to uncheck this option during setup.

    Alcohol Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Built-in Burner
    3.  DVD Burner
    4.  CD/DVD Burning
    5.  Virtual Disk

    Alcohol VS Nero Burning ROM

     
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    Astroburn

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    The best choice for those who want to have quick and easy-to-use home program with essential features to perform disc burning.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Astroburn screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    last updated: Aug 23rd 2018, 09:03 GMThttps://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/Data-CD-DVD-Burning/Astroburn.shtml

    Astroburn Features

    1.  CD Burner
    2.  DVD Burner

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  12. Cisdem DVD Burner icon

    Cisdem DVD Burner

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    Cisdem DVD Burner can burn any videos to playable DVD with high quality. You can edit the video and customize DVD menu to create special DVDs for different occasions and events.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Cisdem DVD Burner Features

    1.  Support for subtitles
    2.  CD Burner
    3.  DVD Burner

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    DVD Flick

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    DVD Flick aims to be a simple but at the same time powerful DVD Authoring tool. It can take a number of video files stored on your computer and turn them into a DVD that will play back on your DVD player, Media Center or Home Cinema Set.

    35 DVD Flick alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    DVD Flick screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    As of Oct 2015, the project seems to be abandoned and the installed versions do not function. Last version, 1.3.0.7, released in June 2009, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    DVD Flick Features

    1.  DVD Burner

    DVD Flick VS Nero Burning ROM

     
    Comments about DVD Flick as an Alternative to Nero Burning ROM
    Guest
    Positive Sep 2, 2020
    0

    because it's easy to make a quick dvd player cover, and it's fast

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    • DVD Flick is Free and Open SourceNero Burning ROM is Paid and Proprietary
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    Express Burn

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    Express Burn is a DVD and CD burner that burns audio, mp3 and data CDs. It seamlessly burns audio to CD to play on your computer, car or home stereo system converting many audio formats automatically.

    26 Express Burn alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Express Burn Free DVD and CD Burning Software - Burn in Progress

    Express Burn Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Normalize Volume
    3.  DVD Burner
    4.  CD/DVD Burning
    5.  CD Burner
    6.  Support for UDF extension

    Express Burn VS Nero Burning ROM

     
  15. StarBurn icon

    StarBurn

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    StarBurn is a free and powerful tool that allows its users to grab, burn and master CD, DVD, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. The program supports all types of optical storage media (including CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, BD-R/RE, HD-DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM) and a wide variety of burning...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    StarBurn screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    last updated: Apr 7th 2017, 15:51 GMThttps://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/SDK-DDK/StarBurn-SDK.shtml

    StarBurn Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  CD Burner
    3.  DVD Burner
    4.  Support for UDF extension
    5.  Create bootable CD

    StarBurn VS Nero Burning ROM

     
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