DeVeDe NG vs Pinnacle Studio

DeVeDe NG is a Linux program for creating video DVDs and CDs in VCD, sVCD, or CVD formats. It accepts video formats supported by MPlayer and is described by its maker as DVD-authoring software for domestic players. The application rewrites the original DeVeDe with Python 3 and GTK 3. Its listed dependencies are MPlayer, MEncoder, FFmpeg, DVD Author, VCDImager, MKisofs, PyGTK, and PyGlade. Packages are provided for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux, alongside a Git repository. The maker does not support Windows ports and directs Windows users to porters. The page lists version 4.22.1, dated 2026-08-16. Version history says distribution permissions changed to GPLv3 only in version 4.16.0. Raster Software, based in Vigo, invites questions and suggestions through author contact or the DeVeDe Forum. The software supports subtitles and both DVD standards.

Pinnacle Studio is Windows desktop software for creating and editing movies, with video capture and screen recording through MultiCam Capture Lite. Standard supports HD export, six video and audio tracks, and multicamera editing with up to two cameras. Ultimate supports HD and 4K export, unlimited tracks, and editing with up to six cameras; it also adds video masking, smart object and motion tracking, blend modes, 360° editing, and full color grading. Both editions include audio editing, voiceover recording, royalty-free music and sound effects, DVD authoring, and a slideshow maker. Export options include common video formats and devices, as well as web export to YouTube, Flickr, and Vimeo. A 15-day trial is available, but trial exports carry a watermark; there is no free plan. The software requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, at least 4 GB RAM, and 10 GB of disk space. Installation, registration, and updates require an internet connection, and registration is required for use. Blu-ray authoring needs a separately purchased plug-in.