Compressor vs HandBrake
| Compressor | HandBrake | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $12.99/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macos | cross-platform |
| Output formats | MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC, QuickTime, MXF | MP4, MKV, WebM; video codecs include H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, and FFV1 |
| Batch conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum output resolution | 8k | 4k |
| Audio extraction | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Video Converter Software. On Specifiction, HandBrake scores higher on our published basis.