Adobe Media Encoder vs Compressor
Adobe Media Encoder
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| Figure | Adobe Media Encoder | Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $12.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Video Compression Software | 7.1 (#14) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Spec score · Video Converter Software | 7.1 (#69) | 8.2 (#22) |
| Batch conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | It supports formats including MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC, QuickTime, and MXF. |
| Supported platforms | cross-platform | macos |
Plans
Adobe Media Encoder
- Creative Cloud Single AppPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Single AppPriced on request
- Creative Cloud ProPrice not published
- Creative Cloud ProPriced on request
Compressor
- Compressor$49.99 a month
- Compressor$49.99, paid once
- Apple Creator Studio subscription$12.99 a month
- Compressor (Mac App Store)$49.99, paid once
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Adobe Media Encoder
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