Max
6.1#21 in audio converter softwareFree planFree planmacOS
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MediaCoder
8.0#5 in video converter softwareA$189 one-timeFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Max | MediaCoder |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced controls | Advanced users can configure encoding threads, audio extraction error correction, and encoder parameters. | The interface exposes extensive transcoding parameters for manual tuning. |
| Output formats | Max can create audio in over 20 compressed and uncompressed formats, including MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, Apple Lossless, WavPack, Speex, AIFF, and WAVE. | 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 |
Max plans
- MaxFree
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 Max if…
Max suits Mac users who want to rip CDs, convert audio, or organize output with metadata and encoding controls. It is aimed at systems running macOS 10.7 or greater.
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.