Best DVD Authoring Software in 2026
Updated
In short: DVDStyler is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of WinX DVD Author and Q DVD-Author. The best-ranked option with a free plan is WinX DVD Author. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Leawo DVD Creator at $2.50/mo.
Turning video into a DVD project involves choices about output, navigation and compatibility. Compare disc output and DVD standards with chapter tools and subtitle support to understand what each option specifies for authored discs. Dual-layer DVD support and Blu-ray authoring may matter for the formats you need, while platform support helps clarify where the software can be used. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices add cost context. DVDStyler, WinX DVD Author and Q DVD-Author are among the entries to compare, along with AnyMP4 DVD Creator. Consider the listed capabilities against the discs and playback features you want to create.
23 DVD authoring software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 DVDStyler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Platform support: cross_platformChapter tools: manualDisc output: all
- 2 WinX DVD Author No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platform support: windowsChapter tools: manual
- 3 Q DVD-Author No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Platform support: cross_platformChapter tools: manualDisc output: folder
- 4 AnyMP4 DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$12.45/mo Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: bothDisc output: all
- 5 DeVeDe NG No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Platform support: linuxDisc output: all
- 6 Leawo DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$2.50/mo Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: bothDisc output: all
- 7 Open Burning Suite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7Free Platform support: cross_platform
- 8 Wondershare DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$3.33/mo Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: bothDisc output: all
- 9 Aiseesoft DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Platform support: windows_macosDisc output: all
- 10 Tipard DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: manualDisc output: all
- 11 Yuhan DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: manualDisc output: all
- 12 Xilisoft DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: automaticDisc output: all
- 13 Scenarist SD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$8.25/mo Platform support: windows
- 14 DVDFab DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Platform support: windows_macosChapter tools: manualDisc output: all
- 15 GiliSoft Movie DVD Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Platform support: windowsChapter tools: bothDisc output: all
- 16 Roxio Creator NXT 9 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Platform support: windowsChapter tools: bothDisc output: disc
- 17 PyBurn Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Platform support: cross_platform
- 18 AVS Video Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$12.42/mo
- 19 Avidemux No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7Free
- 20 DVDBuilder SDK No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Platform support: windowsChapter tools: manualDisc output: folder
- 21 Pinnacle Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Platform support: windowsChapter tools: manualDisc output: disc
- 22 Corel VideoStudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
- 23 Nero BackItUp No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which DVD authoring software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
DVDStyler is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 8.2. WinX DVD Author is second and Q DVD-Author third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Leawo DVD Creator has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.