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Best DVD Authoring Software in 2026

Making a video project ready for disc involves choices about structure, compatibility, and playback features. Compare disc output and DVD standards with chapter tools and subtitle support to understand what each authoring option specifies. Dual-layer DVD support and Blu-ray authoring may also matter for your intended output, while platform support indicates where a product is available. DVDStyler, Q DVD-Author, and Scenarist SD are among the entries to consider. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside these capabilities when weighing options for your disc projects.

26 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

9.2 Free plan Visit site
2

DVDStyler

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

DVDStyler brings menu design, slideshow creation, and DVD authoring together in a free, open-source application. Check the listed macOS requirement if you plan to use it on a Mac.

8.9 Free plan Visit site
3

Open Burning Suite

Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Open Burning Suite combines broad disc, image, audio and video capabilities in a free desktop application.

8.9 Free plan Visit site
4

AVS Video Editor
by AVS Video Editor
Free plan Windows

Choose AVS Video Editor if you want Windows desktop editing with camera capture, screen recording and support up to 4K.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $149/yr Visit site
5

PyBurn Studio

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

PyBurn Studio covers data, audio, and video disc work, plus CD ripping and optional verification. Setup varies by operating system and job type, and some workflows need additional tools.

7.1 Open source Visit site
6

Q DVD-Author

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Q DVD-Author offers DVD authoring with menu-building tools and slideshow features. Its documented MPEG-2 input requirement and dependencies are important considerations before use.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
7

DeVeDe NG

Free plan Linux

DeVeDeNG offers disc authoring for Linux users, with packages for several distributions and a Git repository. Its platform support and dependencies are worth checking before choosing it.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
8

DVDBuilder SDK

Free plan Windows

DVDBuilder SDK provides DVD authoring tools and VIDEO_TS output for Windows applications.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $1,500/yr Visit site
9

WinX DVD Author

Free plan Windows

WinX DVD Author combines DVD burning with menu creation, subtitles, and basic video adjustments. It is listed as free for Windows 10/11, with no limits or watermarks.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
10

DVDFab DVD Creator

Free trial MacWindows

Choose DVDFab DVD Creator if you need DVD authoring with menu customization, editing tools, and support for multiple disc outputs. Look elsewhere if you need Blu-ray authoring or a free plan.

6.1 From $59.99 · 30-day trial Visit site
11

Corel VideoStudio
by Corel VideoStudio
Free trial Windows

Corel VideoStudio combines capture, editing, AI-assisted highlight selection and multiple export options in a Windows desktop application.

6.0 30-day trial Visit site
12

GiliSoft Movie DVD Creator

Free trial Windows

GiliSoft Movie DVD Creator combines DVD authoring, menu design, and basic video editing, with ISO and folder output as alternatives to burning a disc.

5.9 From $39.95/yr Visit site
13

Aiseesoft DVD Creator

Paid MacWindows

Choose Aiseesoft DVD Creator if you need DVD output with customizable menus, subtitle controls, and video editing on Windows or Mac.

5.8 From $24.90/mo Visit site
14

AnyMP4 DVD Creator

Paid MacWindows

Choose AnyMP4 DVD Creator if you need to make DVD or Blu-ray discs and want menu customization, editing, and subtitle tools in one product. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan.

5.8 From $24.90/mo Visit site
15

Pinnacle Studio

Free trial Windows

Pinnacle Studio provides movie editing, capture, and media tools in a Windows desktop package.

5.7 15-day trial Visit site
16

Tipard DVD Creator

Free trial MacWindows

Choose Tipard DVD Creator if you need disc, folder, or ISO output with customizable chapters and menus, or Blu-ray authoring up to 4K.

5.7 From $30/mo Visit site
17

Wondershare DVD Creator

Free trial MacWindows

Choose Wondershare DVD Creator if you want disc authoring alongside video editing, DVD menus, and slideshow tools.

5.6 From $39.95/yr Visit site
18

Xilisoft DVD Creator

Free trial MacWindows

Xilisoft DVD Creator offers video editing, menu customization, and several DVD output options. The trial is available, but the FAQ's listed system requirements are for older Windows versions.

5.5 From $39.95 Visit site
19

Yuhan DVD Creator

Free trial MacWindows

Yuhan DVD Creator combines DVD authoring, picture slideshows, menu options, and subtitle support for Windows and macOS. Check the trial’s conversion limit and the no-refund term before buying.

5.5 From $39.95 Visit site
20

Nero BackItUp

Paid Windows

Nero BackItUp focuses on Windows file backup, with several storage destinations, version history, and encryption. Buyers should note its file-only scope and the absence of a listed plan price.

5.3 15-day trial Visit site
21

Roxio Creator NXT 9

Paid MacWindows

Choose Roxio Creator NXT 9 if you want Windows media editing tools with CD and DVD burning and authoring in one suite.

5.3 Visit site
22

Scenarist SD

Paid Windows

Scenarist SD offers a broad DVD authoring toolset and format support for Windows. Confirm the Live price and options with Scenarist before committing.

5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
23

Leawo DVD Creator

Paid MacWindows

Leawo DVD Creator offers an annual option and two one-time lifetime plans. Compare the renewal terms and listed modules before choosing a license.

4.7 From $29.95/yr Visit site
24

Pinnacle MyDVD

Paid Windows

4.1 Visit site
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TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7

Paid Windows

4.1 From $122 Visit site

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