HandBrake AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Converters

The best Audio Converter alternative to HandBrake 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 loads of them are Audio Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Converter alternatives to HandBrake are Shutter Encoder, Avidemux, VidCoder and File Converter.

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  1. FFmpeg icon

    FFmpeg

     674 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.

    95 FFmpeg alternatives

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    • 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.

    3 of 5 comments
    FFmpeg icon
    FFmpeg icon

    • Most users think FFmpeg is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • 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

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

    187 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    13
    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.

    3 of 5 comments
    Shutter Encoder icon
    Shutter Encoder icon

    • 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

     651 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.

    153 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Quick and easy but still allows in-depth changes (codecs/filters).

    Old, reliable, works anywhere!

    Avidemux icon
    Avidemux icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Avidemux is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
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  6. VidCoder icon

    VidCoder

     83 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
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    32
    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
    0

    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.

    3 of 5 comments
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    VidCoder icon

    • Almost everyone thinks VidCoder is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • VidCoder is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  7. File Converter icon

    File Converter

     155 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.

    283 File Converter alternatives

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    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

    File Converter icon
    File Converter icon

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

    • File Converter is Free and Open SourceHandBrake is also Free and Open Source
  8. XMedia Recode icon

    XMedia Recode

     119 likes

    XMedia Recode can convert nearly all popular audio and video formats including 3GP, 3GPP, 3GPP2, AAC, AC3, AMR, ASF, AVI, AVISynth, DVD, FLAC, FLV, H.261, H.263, H.264, M4A , M1V, M2V, M4V, Matroska (MKV), MMF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, TS, TRP, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP4V, MOV, OGG, PSP...

    113 XMedia Recode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Format
     
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    Comments about XMedia Recode as an Alternative to HandBrake
    JohnDangerbrooks
    Positive
    0

    I like XMedia Recode as an alternative to HandBrake because XMedia Recode offers a much better UI. While both apps are great in most respects, HandBrake's UI leaves much to be desired.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    It allows more customization, f.e. choose the aspect ratio.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Its Next To HandBrake Because It Lacks Only File Compression

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    XMedia Recode icon
    XMedia Recode icon

    • Most users think XMedia Recode is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • XMedia Recode is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  10. ffWorks icon

    ffWorks

     38 likes

    ffWorks (formerly iFFmpeg) is a graphical front-end for FFmpeg , a command-line tool used to convert multimedia files between formats. The command line instructions can be very hard to master/understand, so ffWorks does all the hard work for...

    151 ffWorks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about ffWorks as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Top Positive Comment
    stefcarlens
    6

    ffworks is Handbrake on stereoide. They both use the same AVlibs but ffWorks is much more powerful and exposes all the power of FFmpeg in a very nice interface.

    arcade-points
    Positive
    0

    The No. 1 in converting just about any media file. The interface is super good and gives access to tremendously powerful options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Peter-Does
    Positive
    1

    Wonderfull FFmpeg frontend. Gives access to lots of FFmpeg functions.

    3 of 8 comments
    ffWorks icon
    ffWorks icon

    • Almost everyone thinks ffWorks is a great HandBrake alternative.

    • ffWorks is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  11. MakeMKV icon

    MakeMKV

     131 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.

    71 MakeMKV alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Kodi
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    Comments about MakeMKV as an Alternative to HandBrake
    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 icon
    MakeMKV icon

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

    • MakeMKV is Freemium and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  12. Format Factory icon

    Format Factory

     222 likes

    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.

    267 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

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    • Windows
    Main user interface for version 4.0.0
     
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    14
    Comments about Format Factory as an Alternative to HandBrake
    BarnMTB
    Positive
    0

    Handbrake and Format Factory are both file converter programs that can be used with a mouse pointer without going through command-line interface.

    Format Factory icon
    Format Factory icon

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

    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  13. Freemake Video Converter icon

    Freemake Video Converter

     298 likes

    Freemake Video Converter is video converter that lets convert videos to avi, wmv, mp4 (iPhone, iPod, iPad, PSP, xBox), 3gp, rip dvd, extract mp3, burn DVD and Bluray, create photo slideshow and audio visualization, cut, join, rotate and upload videos, photos and music to YouTube.

    327 Freemake Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Main Window
     
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    12
    Comments about Freemake Video Converter as an Alternative to HandBrake
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It can't do much about subtitles, adjustable settings are very limited and is overall a weaker tool. Many features have been locked behind a paywall over time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Freemake Video Converter icon
    Freemake Video Converter icon

    • Some users think Freemake Video Converter is a great HandBrake alternative, some don't.

    • Freemake Video Converter is Paid and ProprietaryHandBrake is Free and Open Source
  14. FFmpeg Batch A/V Converter icon

    FFmpeg Batch A/V Converter

     15 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FFmpeg Batch A/V Converter screenshot 1
     
  15. MediaCoder icon

    MediaCoder

     109 likes

    MediaCoder is a free universal batch media transcoder, which nicely integrates most popular audio/video codecs and tools into an all-in-one solution. With a flexible and extendable architecture, new codecs and tools are added in constantly as well as supports for new devices.

    164 MediaCoder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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