Adobe Media Encoder
7.1#16 in video converter softwareWindowsmacOS
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Bitmovin Encoding
8.8#1 in video converter softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Adobe Media Encoder | Bitmovin Encoding |
|---|---|---|
| Batch conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1982 | 2012 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, USA | San Francisco, USA and Klagenfurt, Austria |
| Maximum output resolution | 8k | 8k |
| Output formats | H.264,HEVC (H.265),MPEG-2,MPEG-4,QuickTime,MXF OP1a,AVI,Windows Media,Apple ProRes,DNxHR/DNxHD,JPEG 2000,P2 Movie,Wraptor DCP,AAC,AIFF,MP3,WAV | MPEG-2 TS,MP4,fMP4,MOV,WebM,CMAF,MXF; H.264/AVC,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,MV-HEVC,VP8,VP9,AV1; AAC,HE-AAC,MP3,Opus,Dolby audio |
Adobe Media Encoder plans
- Creative Cloud Single AppPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Single App—
- Creative Cloud ProPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro—
Bitmovin Encoding plans
- Pay as you goFree
- Pay as you go (VOD Encoder)Free
- Managed Cloud VOD Encoding$0.03 a month
- CustomPriced on request
Pick Adobe Media Encoder if…
It may suit people who need desktop media conversion, batch processing, or output at resolutions up to 8K on Windows or macOS.
Pick Bitmovin Encoding if…
It suits teams preparing video for streaming services that need multiple codecs, formats, or content-protection options. The free monthly allowance may suit those evaluating the service before paid usage.