HandBrake alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave HandBrake: not an editor: only basic cropping and filters, and cannot rip copy-protected discs by itself. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HandBrake, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Avidemux currently ranks first.
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Best HandBrake alternative for most people
AvidemuxFree and open source, combining simple cutting and filtering with re-encoding in one window.
Best HandBrake alternative for a free option
LosslessCutTrims and remuxes video without re-encoding, so it's much faster when you don't need a new codec.
Best HandBrake alternative for open source
VLC media playerAlready installed for many people and has a basic Convert/Save option for quick format changes.
Best HandBrake alternative for Mac
ShotcutFree open-source editor that also exports to many formats if you need to edit before converting.
Best HandBrake alternative for Windows
AvidemuxFree and open source, combining simple cutting and filtering with re-encoding in one window.
Best HandBrake alternative for Linux
AvidemuxFree and open source, combining simple cutting and filtering with re-encoding in one window.
Best HandBrake alternative for iPhone and Android
VLC media playerAlready installed for many people and has a basic Convert/Save option for quick format changes.
HandBrake alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to HandBrake?
Avidemux ranks first right now. Free and open source, combining simple cutting and filtering with re-encoding in one window. LosslessCut and VLC media player follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to HandBrake?
Yes. Avidemux (open source), LosslessCut (open source), VLC media player (open source) and Shotcut (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to HandBrake?
Yes: Avidemux, LosslessCut, VLC media player and Shotcut.
Which HandBrake alternatives work on Linux?
Avidemux, LosslessCut, VLC media player and Shotcut run on Linux.
Why do people switch from HandBrake?
The complaints we hear most: not an editor: only basic cropping and filters; cannot rip copy-protected discs by itself; many encoder settings can confuse newcomers.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces HandBrake, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.