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Avidemux vs HandBrake
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| Fact | Avidemux | HandBrake |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 981 | 25k |
| Latest | 2.8.1 | 1.11.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 45 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Avidemux replaces HandBrake. Alternatives to HandBrake →
PartialRe-encodes video with filters, and also cuts and joins clips.
HandBrake
- 1.11.22026-06-07Before updating HandBrake, please make sure there are no pending encodes in the queue, and be sure to make a backup of…
- 1.11.12026-03-22Before updating HandBrake, please make sure there are no pending encodes in the queue, and be sure to make a backup of…
- 1.11.02026-03-08Before updating HandBrake, please make sure there are no pending encodes in the queue, and be sure to make a backup of…
- 1.10.22025-09-06Before updating HandBrake, please make sure there are no pending encodes in the queue, and be sure to make a backup of…
- 1.10.12025-08-23Before updating HandBrake, please make sure there are no pending encodes in the queue, and be sure to make a backup of…
Avidemux
unsigned The latest release, 2.8.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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HandBrake
✓ signed The latest release, 1.11.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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