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DVDFab DVD Creator vs Q DVD-Author

Both stand on dvd authoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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.

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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.

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The facts

	DVDFab DVD Creator	Q DVD-Author
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	DVDFab DVD Creator for Mac (Lifetime): $59.99, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dvdfab.cn	github.com
On dvd authoring software	#10 of 26	#6 of 26

DVDFab DVD Creator: what it does well

Authors DVDs from more than 200 video formats.
Can save output as a disc, ISO file, or folder.
Provides static and dynamic menu templates.
Built-in editor includes cropping, trimming, filters, and chapter customization.
Supports audio-track and subtitle switching.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
The listed Mac lifetime license costs $59.99, paid once.
Windows use requires a DVD drive and live internet connection.
The product does not support Blu-ray authoring.

Q DVD-Author: what it does well

Creates DVD menus and submenus
Includes slideshow and qslideshow features
Listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows
GPL-2.0 licensed software costs nothing

What to know first

The legacy guide requires MPEG-2 movie sources
Requires dvdauthor, mjpegtools, and ImageMagick++
License distributes the software without warranty

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