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Alcohol 52% vs Avidemux
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Alcohol 52% offers virtual disc drives with a free trial, a non-business Free Edition, and a paid license. Check the Windows requirements and CSS-protected DVD limitation against your intended use.
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Visit Avidemux The facts
| Alcohol 52% | Avidemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Alcohol 52%: $27, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | alcohol-soft.com | avidemux.sourceforge.net |
| Best place | #5 on iso creation software | #1 on text-to-speech software |
Alcohol 52%: what it does well
- Creates up to 31 virtual CD/DVD-ROM drives.
- Supports CCD, CUE, ISO, BWF, CDI, MDS, and NRG.
- Paid license includes lifetime free upgrades.
- Manuals, FAQs, forum, and email support are available.
What to know first
- Available for Windows, excluding Windows 98 and ME.
- Free Edition is marked not for business use.
- CSS-protected DVD titles cannot be backed up.
- Paid license requires online activation.