Head-to-head · Audio CD Burning Software
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 vs dBpoweramp CD Writer
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 leads on 0 checks, dBpoweramp CD Writer on 1, and 2 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 scoreRoxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 · 9.1/10
- Free planonly dBpoweramp CD Writer
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 scores higher on our rubric for audio cd burning software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
dBpoweramp CD Writer offers free plan; Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 doesn't.
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 is the better fit for windows users wanting full media-disc authoring. dBpoweramp CD Writer is the better fit for free Windows users focused on gapless mixes.
- Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 fits best
Windows users wanting full media-disc authoring
- dBpoweramp CD Writer fits best
Free Windows users focused on gapless mixes
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Side by side
| Feature | Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | dBpoweramp CD Writer 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Audio CD Burning Software | #7 in Audio CD Burning Software |
| Best for | Windows users wanting full media-disc authoring | Free Windows users focused on gapless mixes |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | Free |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Docs, Email, Tickets, Live chat | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 1/4 · dBpoweramp CD Writer 1/4 | ||
| Gapless burning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Crossfade controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| CD-Text support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Disc label design | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported operating systems | Windows | Windows |
| Audio formats | Audio CD, MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, M4a, MP4 | MP3, WMA |
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| Our verdict | Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 is Windows desktop software for creating, copying and managing physical media. It targets solo users and small organizations that need more than straightforward audio-CD burning, including photo and video… Read the review → |
dBpoweramp CD Writer is a free Windows desktop utility for people who need straightforward audio-disc creation. It burns standard audio CDs, creates gapless “Mix” CDs, and writes MP3 or WMA data CDs. Audio files can be turned into playable… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 2 — where it wins
- Creates audio, data, photo and video discs, plus DVDs with menus and chapters.
- Rips, edits, converts and digitizes audio from CDs, LPs and cassettes.
- Supports ISO images, multi-disc backups, labels and Gracenote metadata and artwork.
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only support limits cross-platform use.
- Paid software has no free plan.
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of audio-CD-only users.
dBpoweramp CD Writer — where it wins
- Creates standard and gapless “Mix” audio CDs
- Burns MP3 and WMA data CDs
- Supports 74-, 80-, and 90-minute discs
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop only
- Effectively unsupported with community support only
- Requires 32-bit dBpoweramp and not the 64-bit version
- Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning 29.1/10 · Paid
A broad Windows disc-authoring suite for audio, video, backup and archiving work.
Visit RoxioFull verdict → - dBpoweramp CD Writer8.6/10 · Free plan
A free Windows burner for standard discs, gapless mixes, and MP3/WMA data CDs.
Visit dBpowerampFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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