Avidemux vs Express Burn
Avidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.netExpress Burn
nch.com.auSide by side
| Figure | Avidemux | Express Burn |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · ISO Creation Software | 8.2 (#5) | 8.3 (#4) |
| Automation | Tasks can be automated using projects, a job queue and scripting capabilities. | The software supports command-line operation for automation and integration with other programs. |
| Purpose | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. | Express Burn burns audio, video, and data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs. |
| Support | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. | Express Burn support offers troubleshooting and how-to articles, a forum, a help manual, and a contact option for technical support. |
Plans
Express Burn
- Express Burn FreeFree
- Express Burn Plus CD Burner Annual Plan$34.99 a year
- Express Burn Plus CD + DVD Authoring Annual Plan$49.99 a year
- Express Burn Plus CD + DVD + Blu-ray Authoring Annual Plan$59.95 a year
In their own words
Avidemux
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Express Burn
Express Burn burns audio, video, and data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs on Windows and macOS. For audio, it can create MP3 or audio CDs and supports WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, and FLAC. Video functions include DVD and Blu-ray burning, chapter management, and PAL or NTSC output. DVD authoring provides more than 20 menu templates, with the option to add custom images. Data discs can use ISO/Joliet, UDF, or Hybrid formats, and the software can create and burn ISO images. It supports recordable and rewritable media, dual-layer DVD and Blu-ray burning, bootable data discs, and disc copying. Command-line operation is available for automation and integration with other programs. The free edition does not expire, but is limited to non-commercial use and CD burning. Paid annual plans cost $34.99 a year for CD burning, $49.99 a year for CD and DVD recording, or $59.95 a year for all supported disc types. NCH says the audio and video functions are for users' own content and cannot be used to break copy or region protections.