Bitmovin Encoding
8.8#1 in video converter softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBitmovin Encoding vs MediaCoder
MediaCoder
8.1#4 in video converter softwareA$189 one-timeFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Bitmovin Encoding | MediaCoder |
|---|---|---|
| Batch conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum output resolution | 8k | higher than 8k |
| Output formats | 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 | Video codecs: H.264/AVC,H.265/HEVC,VP8/VP9,MPEG-1/2/4,Flash Video,XviD,DivX,Theora,Dirac,H.263,RealVideo,Windows Media Video,Huffyuv,MJPEG; containers: MP4,WebM,F4V,FLV,Matroska,AVI,MPEG-PS,MPEG-TS,ASF,MTS/M2TS/AVCHD,QuickTime/MOV,PMP,RealMedia,OGM |
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
MediaCoder plans
- Freeware—
- MediaCoder Premium—
- MediaCoder Premium VOD Edition—
- MediaCoder freewareFree
- MediaCoder Premium single licenceA$189, paid once
- MediaCoder Premium 2-seat licenceA$252, paid once
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.
Pick MediaCoder if…
MediaCoder may suit Windows users who need batch video conversion, audio extraction, or a choice of listed codecs and containers. The listed Freeware plan sets limits on queued files, output resolution, and bitrate.