DVDFab alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All video and audio converters

Top picks

Best overall
HandBrake
Open source
Best free option
MakeMKV
Free plan + paid
Best open source
VLC media player
Open source

Common reasons people leave DVDFab: each module is sold separately, so costs add up, and no Linux version. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DVDFab, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. HandBrake currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	HandBrake	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux	4 of 4	79.8
2	WoWondershare UniConverter	Paid	US$45.99 a year (Yearly Plan, Windows)	No	Windows, macOS	8 of 8	74.4
3	MakeMKV	Free plan + paid	—	No	Windows, macOS, Linux	5 of 5	68.8
4	Any Video Converter	Free plan + paid	$29.95 a month	No	Windows, macOS	7 of 7	55.9
5	VLC media player	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	3 of 3	52.6
6	LeLeawo Blu-ray Player	Free plan + paid	Free (premium from $44.95/year)	No	Windows, macOS	4 of 4	50.0
7	Movavi Video Converter	Paid	—	No	Windows, macOS	4 of 4	42.3

1. HandBrakeTop pick
Best for: Anyone who needs to shrink, convert or batch-encode video files for free
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
79.8
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Free and open source for compressing video, if your discs aren't copy-protected.
Pros
Free, open source and needs no account
Device and web presets for quick conversions
Hardware-accelerated encoding on most GPUs
Batch queue and command-line version
Cons
Not an editor: only basic cropping and filters
Cannot rip copy-protected discs by itself
Many encoder settings can confuse newcomers
Visit HandBrake Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is HandBrake a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free, no account
Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
macOS requirement
macOS 10.13 or later
Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
Linux distribution
Flatpak via Flathub
Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
Wo
2. Wondershare UniConverter
Best for: Non-technical users who want one app to convert, compress and download video
PaidWindows, macOS
74.4
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Paid all-in-one converter with DVD burning, compression and editing, for people mainly converting files rather than ripping discs.
Pros
Handles conversion, compression, downloading and burning in one app
Batch conversion with watch folders
Perpetual licence option alongside subscriptions
Cons
Paid, while HandBrake covers basic conversion for free
Windows and Mac need separate licences
Trial version limits output heavily
Some AI tools need an extra subscription
Visit Wondershare UniConverter Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Wondershare UniConverter a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Formats
1,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Perpetual licence
Available
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Batch processing
Yes, with watch folder
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Windows/Mac licences
Bought separately
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
US$45.99 a year (Yearly Plan, Windows)
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Perpetual plan
US$55.99 one-time
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
2-Yearly plan
US$79.99 for two years
Checked Nov 8, 2026videoconverter.wondershare.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. MakeMKV
Best for: People backing up their own DVDs and Blu-rays for Plex, Jellyfin or a home theatre
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Lossless disc backups with free DVD ripping and a single one-time licence for Blu-ray.
Pros
Keeps all tracks, chapters and HD audio losslessly
Handles disc copy protection with no extra tools
DVD ripping is free
Can stream discs directly to a player
Cons
MKV files are very large because nothing is compressed
Beta builds expire after 60 days and must be re-downloaded
Linux version is distributed through the forum
No video conversion or compression options
Visit MakeMKV Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is MakeMKV a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
DVD ripping
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026makemkv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Blu-ray trial
30 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026makemkv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Licence model
One-time key, no subscription
Checked Nov 8, 2026makemkv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Checked Nov 8, 2026makemkv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Beta expiry
60 days per version
Checked Nov 8, 2026makemkv.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Any Video Converter
Best for: Home users who want an easy all-in-one converter and downloader on Windows or Mac
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Free tier converts and downloads video in many formats, covering the everyday DVDFab conversion jobs at no cost.
Pros
Free edition handles conversion, compression and downloads
Batch conversion with saved presets
DVD/CD ripping included; DVD burning in paid editions
Permanent licence option alongside subscriptions
Cons
Not open source, unlike HandBrake
No Linux version
Upsells for AI credits and companion products clutter the experience
Visit Any Video Converter Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Any Video Converter a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free edition
Yes, $0
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
Formats
1000+ video and audio formats
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 12+
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
Developer
Anvsoft Inc.
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
Latest version
9.2.5 (August 2026)
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
Ultimate plan
$29.95 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, $0
Checked Nov 8, 2026any-video-converter.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. VLC media player
Best for: Anyone who wants one free player that opens almost any file on every device
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Free player with a basic convert feature for occasional, unprotected rips.
Pros
Plays nearly every format without extra codecs
Free and open source, no ads or tracking
Available on desktop and mobile platforms
Cons
Interface looks dated and settings are hard to navigate
Library and metadata features are basic
HDR and high-end video output lag behind mpv-based players
Visit VLC media player Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is VLC media player a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open source
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Tagline
Plays everything, runs anywhere
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Le
6. Leawo Blu-ray Player
Best for: People who want free Blu-ray playback on a Windows PC or Mac
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS
50.0
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Free Blu-ray and DVD player for Windows and Mac, if you only used DVDFab's player and not the ripping tools.
Pros
Free Blu-ray and DVD playback
Runs on Windows and Mac
Lifetime licence option for premium features
Cons
Pushes the developer's other paid tools
Newer or region-locked discs may fail
Closed source
Visit Leawo Blu-ray Player Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.338
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Leawo Blu-ray Player a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free (premium from $44.95/year)
Checked Nov 8, 2026leawo.org(opens source in a new tab)
Lifetime licence
$99.95
Checked Nov 8, 2026leawo.org(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026leawo.org(opens source in a new tab)
Mac version
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026leawo.org(opens source in a new tab)
7. Movavi Video Converter
Best for: Home users who want a simple paid converter with quick edits and presets
PaidWindows, macOS
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from DVDFab
Simpler converter for everyday video files, with basic editing and many device presets.
Pros
180+ formats and device presets
Basic trimming, cropping and colour tools built in
Batch conversion and AI upscaling
Cons
Trial watermarks output and ends after 7 days
Paid, while HandBrake does basic conversion for free
Fewer advanced encoder settings than HandBrake
Visit Movavi Video Converter Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Movavi Video Converter a good DVDFab alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Formats
180+
Checked Nov 8, 2026movavi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days, watermarked
Checked Nov 8, 2026movavi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Upscaling
Up to 8x
Checked Nov 8, 2026movavi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Windows support
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Checked Nov 8, 2026movavi.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best DVDFab alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best DVDFab alternative for most people

HandBrake

Free and open source for compressing video, if your discs aren't copy-protected.

Best DVDFab alternative for a free option

VLC media player

Free player with a basic convert feature for occasional, unprotected rips.

Best DVDFab alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MakeMKV

Lossless disc backups with free DVD ripping and a single one-time licence for Blu-ray.

Best DVDFab alternative for open source

HandBrake

Free and open source for compressing video, if your discs aren't copy-protected.

Best DVDFab alternative for Mac

Wondershare UniConverter

Paid all-in-one converter with DVD burning, compression and editing, for people mainly converting files rather than ripping discs.

Best DVDFab alternative for Windows

Any Video Converter

Free tier converts and downloads video in many formats, covering the everyday DVDFab conversion jobs at no cost.

Best DVDFab alternative for Linux

HandBrake

Free and open source for compressing video, if your discs aren't copy-protected.

Best DVDFab alternative for iPhone and Android

VLC media player

Free player with a basic convert feature for occasional, unprotected rips.

DVDFab alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to DVDFab?

HandBrake ranks first right now. Free and open source for compressing video, if your discs aren't copy-protected. Wondershare UniConverter and MakeMKV follow it in our ranking.

DVDFab vs HandBrake: what's the difference?

DVDFab is a paid product; HandBrake is free and open source. HandBrake is open source and DVDFab is not. Only HandBrake runs on Linux.

Is DVDFab free?

DVDFab is a paid product. DVD Ripper price: $59.49; DVD Copy price: $42.50. Checked on DVDFab's own site, November 2026.

How much do DVDFab alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked DVDFab alternatives: Wondershare UniConverter, US$45.99 a year (Yearly Plan, Windows); Any Video Converter, $29.95 a month; Leawo Blu-ray Player, Free (premium from $44.95/year). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to DVDFab?

Yes. HandBrake (open source), MakeMKV (free plan + paid), Any Video Converter (free plan + paid) and VLC media player (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to DVDFab?

Yes: HandBrake and VLC media player.

Which DVDFab alternatives work on Linux?

HandBrake, MakeMKV and VLC media player run on Linux.

Why do people switch from DVDFab?

The complaints we hear most: each module is sold separately, so costs add up; no Linux version; subtitle OCR is Windows-only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DVDFab, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. HandBrakeTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. Wondershare UniConverter

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. MakeMKV

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Any Video Converter

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. VLC media player

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. Leawo Blu-ray Player

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

7. Movavi Video Converter

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best DVDFab alternative for…

Best DVDFab alternative for most people

Best DVDFab alternative for a free option

Best DVDFab alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best DVDFab alternative for open source

Best DVDFab alternative for Mac

Best DVDFab alternative for Windows

Best DVDFab alternative for Linux

Best DVDFab alternative for iPhone and Android

DVDFab alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to DVDFab?

DVDFab vs HandBrake: what's the difference?

Is DVDFab free?

How much do DVDFab alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to DVDFab?

Is there an open-source alternative to DVDFab?

Which DVDFab alternatives work on Linux?

Why do people switch from DVDFab?

How is this list ranked?