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Best Audio CD Ripping Software in 2026

Audio CD ripping software copies music from CDs into digital files. This list is for people who need a tool that fits their computer or mobile setup and budget.

29 apps
Research read 20 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

foobar2000

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Choose foobar2000 if you want a free player with network playback and support for a wide variety of audio files, containers, discs, and radio. Linux users need Wine to use it.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
2

Audiograbber

Free plan Windows

Choose Audiograbber if you need Windows software for CD extraction or digitizing analog audio, and want its track detection and tagging features.

7.1 Free plan · paid from €9.90 Visit site
3

CDex

Free plan Windows

CDex offers CD ripping, tagging, and audio conversion at no listed cost. Consider its Windows-only availability and the age of the latest listed release when deciding whether it fits your setup.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
4

fre:ac

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

fre:ac combines broad audio conversion with CD ripping, library conversion, and metadata lookup.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
5

Max

Free plan Mac

Choose Max if you want a free macOS tool for CD ripping and audio conversion across a wide range of formats. Look elsewhere if you need a cloud conversion service or a platform other than macOS.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
6

Windows Media Player

Free plan Windows

Windows Media Player covers playback, library organization and media sharing at no cost.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
7

X Lossless Decoder

Free plan Mac

XLD brings audio conversion, playback, CD ripping and cue-sheet splitting into a free Mac application. Check its supported formats and optional plugins against your workflow before choosing it.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
8

Blackbox Ripper

Free plan Windows

6.3 Free plan Visit site
9

cdda2wav

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

6.3 Free plan Visit site
10

abcde

Free plan Linux

6.2 Free plan Visit site
11

ACDR

Free plan Windows

6.1 Free plan Visit site
12

Asunder

Free plan Linux

6.1 Free plan Visit site
13

Audex

Free plan Linux

6.1 Free plan Visit site
14

Express Rip

Free plan Windows

6.1 Free plan Visit site
15

CsharpRipper

Free plan LinuxWindows

6.0 Free plan Visit site
16

cyanrip

Free plan LinuxWindows

6.0 Free plan Visit site
17

FreeRIP MP3 Converter

Free plan Windows

6.0 Free plan · paid from $19.90 Visit site
18

cdparanoia

Free plan Linux

5.9 Free plan Visit site
19

CUERipper

Free plan Windows

5.9 Free plan Visit site
20

EZ CD Audio Converter

Free trial Windows

EZ CD Audio Converter combines broad format conversion with processing, metadata, CD ripping, and disc burning.

5.8 21-day trial Visit site
21

Grip

Free plan Linux

5.6 Free plan Visit site
22

Jack

Free plan Linux

5.6 Free plan Visit site
23

RipperX

Free plan Linux

5.6 Free plan Visit site
24

Rubyripper

Free plan LinuxMac

5.6 Free plan Visit site
25

Rip Rip Hooray!

Free plan Linux

5.5 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare supported platforms, pricing terms, and licence details before choosing. Free plans and free trials can differ, and a tool's licence matters if you need to read or change its code.

Questions

What does audio CD ripping software do?

It copies audio from CDs into digital files.

Are free options available?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, including abcde, ACDR, Asunder, Audex, and CDex.

Is a free trial available?

A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Check the terms for the tool you are considering.

Which platforms are supported?

Listed tools run on Windows, Linux, macOS, API, iOS, or Android. Support varies by tool.

Can I use a free tool commercially?

Check the tool's licence and pricing terms before commercial use.

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