Alternatives to HandBrake on Mac
To convert video on a Mac with something other than HandBrake, the apps below document video conversion on macOS. HandBrake's recorded conditions come first in the table, so you can compare pricing, compression and batch support.
Compared with HandBrake
Conditions checked
- macOS
- Convert video
Before you choose
Format and codec support differ by app and version; formats that aren't listed are unknown. This guide hasn't measured speed or quality.
Documented conditions compared
Each cell reflects the catalog's current qualified sources for this platform. Not documented means unknown, not unsupported. Notes and sources are on each app below.
| App | Free | Compress video | Batch processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| HandBrakecompared with | Documented | Documented | Documented |
| Compressor | One-time purchase | Not documented | Documented |
| iMazing Converter | Documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Permute | One-time purchase | Not documented | Documented |
| Shutter Encoder | Documented | Documented | Documented |
| Wondershare UniConverter | Subscription · One-time purchase | Documented | Documented |
Products with evidence for these conditions
Listed alphabetically, with no paid placement. Inclusion establishes these documented conditions, not a hands-on endorsement or a guarantee of fit.
Permute
macOS
macOS · Convert video · Batch processing
- Permute 4 requires macOS 26 and Apple Silicon; Permute 3, sold at the same price, supports macOS 11-15 including Intel Macs.
- Permute is also available via Setapp, a third-party subscription bundle of 300+ Mac apps, for $14.99/mo — that price buys the bundle, not a Permute license.
Wondershare UniConverter
macOS
macOS · Convert video · Compress video · Batch processing
- The free trial converts only 1/3 of each video's length, allows 1 media-source download, and watermarks batch image conversions, so it isn't a usable free tier. Every plan, including the perpetual one, comes with a free trial of the AI creation tools that renews automatically at US$19.99 a month unless cancelled.
Sources for the apps above were checked on 2026-09-26.
Common questions
Is there a free alternative to HandBrake on Mac?
The Free column shows which apps here document a free pricing model on macOS. Paid features are noted on each card.
Which one converts fastest?
This guide doesn't measure speed or output quality. Try a short clip with the same settings in the apps you're considering.
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