Head-to-head · Audio CD Burning Software
cdrtfe vs Burn
cdrtfe leads on 0 checks, Burn on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorecdrtfe · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
cdrtfe scores higher on our rubric for audio cd burning software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
On supported operating systems, Burn gives you Macos where cdrtfe offers Windows.
cdrtfe is the better fit for free Windows users needing gapless audio CDs. Burn is the better fit for mac users seeking a free audio-disc burner.
- cdrtfe fits best
Free Windows users needing gapless audio CDs
- Burn fits best
Mac users seeking a free audio-disc burner
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Side by side
| Feature | cdrtfe 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Burn 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Audio CD Burning Software | #4 in Audio CD Burning Software |
| Best for | Free Windows users needing gapless audio CDs | Mac users seeking a free audio-disc burner |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features cdrtfe 1/4 · Burn 1/4 | ||
| Gapless burning | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Crossfade controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| CD-Text support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Disc label design | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported operating systems | Windows | Macos |
| Audio formats | wav, mp3, flac, ogg | MP3 |
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| Our verdict | cdrtfe is a free, open-source optical-disc burning application for Microsoft Windows. It is aimed at solo users and small teams that need to create audio CDs, data discs or disc images from a desktop. Audio projects can use WAV, MP3, FLAC… Read the review → |
Burn is a free, open-source macOS desktop application for creating audio, data and video optical discs. It targets Mac users who need standard Audio CDs, MP3 discs or DVD-Audio discs without a paid license. The application also handles… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
cdrtfe — where it wins
- Creates gapless audio CDs from WAV, MP3, FLAC and OGG
- Burns CD, DVD and BD data discs, ISO images and BIN/CUE projects
- Supports multisession discs and simultaneous burning to multiple writers
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only coverage limits cross-platform use
- Desktop deployment does not suit mobile workflows
- Latest listed release dates to 25 October 2021
Burn — where it wins
- Creates Audio CDs, MP3 discs and DVD-Audio discs
- Converts files and edits CD-Text and MP3 tags
- Copies discs and recreates them from disk images
Where it doesn't
- macOS-only deployment excludes Windows and Linux users
- Requires macOS 10.9 or later
- Desktop-only workflow offers no mobile deployment
- cdrtfe9.0/10 · Free plan
A free Windows burner with broad disc support and gapless audio CD creation.
Visit cdrtfeFull verdict → - Burn8.9/10 · Free plan
A capable free Mac burner for audio, data and video discs.
Visit BurnFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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