Express Burn vs K3b
Express Burn
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| Figure | Express Burn | K3b |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.92/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · ISO Creation Software | 8.3 (#4) | 7.2 (#26) |
| Founded | 1993 | 1996 |
| Maker | NCH Software Pty Ltd says its software development team has released more than 80 applications since 1993. | KDE is an international community that has built and distributed free, open-source software since 1996. |
| Privacy | NCH says its programs may collect anonymous usage data such as how often menus or options are used. | KDE’s software privacy policy says its software generally transfers end-user information only after an explicit user action. |
| Purpose | Express Burn burns audio, video, and data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs. | K3b is a feature-rich, easy-to-handle CD burning application. |
| Support | Express Burn support offers troubleshooting and how-to articles, a forum, a help manual, and a contact option for technical support. | The K3b page links to a KDE forum and the #k3b channel on Libera.chat for help. |
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
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.