Bitmovin Encoding vs Leawo Video Converter
Bitmovin Encoding
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| Figure | Bitmovin Encoding | Leawo Video Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.03/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Video Converter Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.4 (#60) |
| Batch conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum output resolution | 8k | 4k |
| 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 | MP4,H.265 MP4,AVI,MKV,H.265 MKV,MOV,RMVB,FLV,F4V,TS,VOB,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,WMV,ASF,DV,VP8,M2TS,MTS,WEBM,4K MP4,4K MKV,AAC,AC3,WAV,MP3,WMA,FLAC,M4A,OGG |
| Supported platforms | cross-platform | cross-platform |
Plans
Bitmovin Encoding
- Pay as you goFree
- Pay as you go (VOD Encoder)Free
- Managed Cloud VOD Encoding$0.03 a month
- CustomPriced on request
Leawo Video Converter
- Basic Plan$29.95 a year
- Professional Plan$39.95, paid once
In their own words
Bitmovin Encoding
Bitmovin Encoding converts video-on-demand content into streaming outputs, with batch conversion, hardware acceleration, and output resolutions up to 8K. Its encoder supports codecs including H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, AV1, and VVC, alongside multiple HDR formats. Per-Title Encoding analyzes each file to create an adaptive bitrate ladder, with configurable bitrate bounds and rungs; Per-Shot optimization is also supported. Output formats include MPEG-DASH, Apple HLS, Progressive MP4, and Smooth Streaming. Listed content protection includes Widevine, PlayReady, Marlin, FairPlay, ClearKey, AES encryption, multi-DRM, and forensic watermarking. The service can run on AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Akamai Connected Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Cloud Connect uses customer cloud resources but requires a commercial agreement and account activation. VOD encoding is billed per output minute, with rates varying by features. The pay-as-you-go VOD plan lists 2,000 free minutes per month and $0.02 minute; outputs shorter than 10 seconds are billed as 10 seconds. Pay-as-you-go support tickets receive best-effort handling.
Leawo Video Converter
Leawo Video Converter is a paid Windows and macOS application for converting video and audio, downloading online video, and preparing media for listed devices. It supports batch conversion, hardware acceleration, audio extraction, and output up to 4K. Video outputs include MP4, H.265 MP4, AVI, MKV, H.265 MKV, MOV, WMV, WebM, and other listed formats; audio outputs include AAC, AC3, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, M4A, and OGG. Online downloads are supported from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion, TED, and more than 100 other video-sharing sites, with batch downloads. Device targets include Windows and macOS computers, iPhone, iPad, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, PSP, Wii, and other portable media players. Additional tools include chapter handling, subtitles, DVD output, and dual-layer DVD support. The Basic Plan is $29.95 a year, auto-renewing and cancellable anytime, for one license on one PC for one year. The Professional Plan is $39.95 a month as a one-time payment for a lifetime license on one PC. Leawo was founded in 2006.