Best FFmpeg Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from video converter software ranked against FFmpeg on the same published basis.
- 1FFmpeg vs HandBrake
- 2FFmpeg vs Any Video Converter
- 3FFmpeg vs Shutter Encoder
- 4FFmpeg vs DivX Converter
- 5FFmpeg vs Format Factory
- 7FFmpeg vs Freemake Video Converter
- 8FFmpeg vs VSDC Free Video Converter
- 9FFmpeg vs Wondershare UniConverter
- 10FFmpeg vs MediaCoder
- 11FFmpeg vs MiniTool Video Converter
- 12FFmpeg vs Prism Video Converter
- 13FFmpeg vs StaxRip
- 14FFmpeg vs Movavi Video Converter
- 15FFmpeg vs Leawo Video Converter
- 16FFmpeg vs Convertio
- 17FFmpeg vs Internet Friendly Media Encoder
- 18FFmpeg vs Telestream Vantage Transcode
- 19FFmpeg vs Compressor
- 20FFmpeg vs Bitmovin Encoding
- 21FFmpeg vs AWS Elemental MediaConvert
FFmpeg alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HandBrake | 9.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 2 | Any Video Converter | 9.1 | Free plan | Free | Mac, Windows |
| 3 | Shutter Encoder | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 4 | DivX Converter | 8.7 | Free plan | Free | Windows, Mac |
| 5 | Format Factory | 8.7 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 7 | Freemake Video Converter | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Android, Mac, Windows |
| 8 | VSDC Free Video Converter | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 9 | Wondershare UniConverter | 8.1 | No | $3.83/mo | Windows, Mac |
| 10 | MediaCoder | 8.1 | No | — | Windows |
| 11 | MiniTool Video Converter | 8.1 | No | $3.33/mo | Windows |
| 12 | Prism Video Converter | 8.0 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
| 13 | StaxRip | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 14 | Movavi Video Converter | 7.8 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
| 15 | Leawo Video Converter | 7.8 | No | $2.50/mo | Windows, Mac |
| 16 | Convertio | 7.8 | No | $6.99/mo | Android, API, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 17 | Internet Friendly Media Encoder | 7.6 | No | — | Windows, Linux |
| 18 | Telestream Vantage Transcode | 7.5 | No | — | Windows |
| 19 | Compressor | 7.5 | No | $12.99/mo | Mac |
| 20 | Bitmovin Encoding | 7.4 | No | — | — |
| 21 | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | 7.4 | No | — | — |
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Questions about FFmpeg alternatives
What is the best alternative to FFmpeg?
HandBrake, number 1 in video converter software with a score of 9.2 out of 10. The others here: Any Video Converter, Shutter Encoder, DivX Converter and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to FFmpeg?
HandBrake is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 8 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on.