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Avidemux vs rEFInd
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
rEFInd offers configurable boot selection for EFI-based systems, including Linux kernel detection and support for several filesystem drivers. Its EFI requirement and beta-quality status are important constraints to weigh.
Visit rEFIndThe facts
| Avidemux | rEFInd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | rodsbooks.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #2 on boot manager software |
Avidemux: what it does well
rEFInd: what it does well
- Scans EFI, legacy BIOS/CSM, and NVRAM boot options.
- Supports text and graphical operation.
- Linux kernel detection includes initrd discovery.
- Free under GPL version 3.
What to know first
- Does not apply to older BIOS-based computers.
- Described by its maker as beta-quality.
- Architecture binaries have uneven testing.
- NTFS driver is not compiled by default.