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Head-to-head · DVD Authoring Software

TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 vs DeVeDe NG

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 #2 in DVD Authoring Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit TMPGEnc
DeVeDe NG #7 in DVD Authoring Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit DeVeDe NG

TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 leads on 0 checks, DeVeDe NG on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly DeVeDe NG
  • Most featuresTMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 · 3 of 3

TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 scores higher on our rubric for dvd authoring software: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

DeVeDe NG offers free plan; TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 doesn't. On platform support, DeVeDe NG gives you Linux where TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 offers Windows.

TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 is the better fit for advanced Windows authoring workflows. DeVeDe NG is the better fit for linux DVD authoring with integrated tools.

  • TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 fits best

    Advanced Windows authoring workflows

  • DeVeDe NG fits best

    Linux DVD authoring with integrated tools

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Side by side

Feature TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 9.0/10 Visit ↗ DeVeDe NG 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.3
Ranking #2 in DVD Authoring Software #7 in DVD Authoring Software
Best for Advanced Windows authoring workflows Linux DVD authoring with integrated tools
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $97.60 one-time Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Linux
Support Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 3/3 · DeVeDe NG 1/3
Subtitle support ✓ ✓
Dual-layer DVD support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Blu-ray authoring ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Platform support Windows Linux
Chapter tools Both Not checked yet
Disc output All All
DVD standards Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Supports DVD-Video, Blu-ray BDMV, and AVCHD authoring
  • Includes 130-plus menu templates, chapters, subtitles, and audio streams
  • Adds smart rendering, batch authoring, ISO creation, and disc burning
  • Creates video DVDs and CDs with interactive menus
  • Supports subtitles, previews, and multiple video files
  • Integrates with Linux burning and multimedia tools
Cons
  • Requires a paid one-time license starting at $122
  • Runs on Windows 10/11 64-bit only
  • Does not support BDXL import or writing
  • Runs on Linux systems only
  • Requires external multimedia and disc-burning components
  • No AI-assisted features
Our verdict

TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 is Windows desktop software for editing video and producing DVD-Video, Blu-ray BDMV, and AVCHD projects. It is aimed at users creating personal, professional, or distribution-ready optical media who need more…

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DeVeDe NG is an open-source desktop application for creating video DVDs and CDs suitable for home players. It is aimed at Linux users who need to combine multiple video files, create interactive menus, add subtitles, preview content, and…

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  1. TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7DVD Authoring Software 9.0Paid
  2. DeVeDe NGDVD Authoring Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7 — where it wins

    • Supports DVD-Video, Blu-ray BDMV, and AVCHD authoring
    • Includes 130-plus menu templates, chapters, subtitles, and audio streams
    • Adds smart rendering, batch authoring, ISO creation, and disc burning

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid one-time license starting at $122
    • Runs on Windows 10/11 64-bit only
    • Does not support BDXL import or writing

  • DeVeDe NG — where it wins

    • Creates video DVDs and CDs with interactive menus
    • Supports subtitles, previews, and multiple video files
    • Integrates with Linux burning and multimedia tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Linux systems only
    • Requires external multimedia and disc-burning components
    • No AI-assisted features
  • TMPGEnc Authoring Works 79.0/10 · Paid

    A deep authoring suite for complex optical-media projects, with a high one-time price.

    Visit TMPGEncFull verdict →
  • DeVeDe NG8.3/10 · Free plan

    A capable free Linux authoring tool with menus, subtitles, previews, and batch processing.

    Visit DeVeDe NGFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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