DVDBuilder SDK
DVDBuilder SDK: A Windows SDK for embedding DVD-Video authoring into software products. Ranked #21 of 26 in DVD Authoring Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers embedding DVD authoring.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers embedding DVD authoring
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1,500/yr
- Platform supportWindows
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- XML support for titles, chapters, menus, languages and subtitles
- C++ and .NET APIs with NTSC and PAL output
- VIDEO_TS folder output with VOB, IFO and BUP files
Where it doesn't
- Windows platform support limits deployment options
- Blu-ray authoring is not supported
- Disc burning requires a separately licensed PrimoBurner SDK
Our verdict on DVDBuilder SDK
DVDBuilder SDK is a Windows software development kit for organizations adding DVD-Video authoring or recording functionality to their own applications. Its XML-based workflow defines DVD structures, while C++ and .NET APIs support integration into software products. The SDK handles multiple titles and chapters, menus with still or moving backgrounds, subtitle streams, MPEG-2 video and audio inputs, and VIDEO_TS output. It also supports PAL and NTSC standards and real-time MPEG-2 stream recording workflows.
Pricing is structured around annual license terms rather than a conventional subscription. The Startup plan costs $1,500 per year for privately held companies in business no more than three years, covering software-based products or services with a one-year license. The Competitive product plan costs $2,250 per year and provides a 20% discount for users of commercial products competitive to DVDBuilder. The Commercial / Full License costs $3,000 per year, with a fixed annual fee per product and platform, no additional royalties, and no hidden fees. Educational institution and Open source project plans are also available with qualifying conditions, and a free plan is offered.
The integration picture is focused: DVDBuilder SDK includes AVBlocks and integrates with PrimoBurner for disc burning. That makes it suited to teams building DVD workflows around MPEG-2 assets, structured menus, subtitles, and application-level controls rather than users seeking a standalone desktop authoring tool. The main trade-offs are its Windows-only platform support, manual chapter tools, folder-based disc output, and lack of Blu-ray authoring. Developers who need embedded DVD creation and API access should consider it; teams needing cross-platform deployment, Blu-ray production, or included disc burning should look elsewhere.
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DVDBuilder SDK fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1,500/yr |
| Platform support | Windows |
| Chapter tools | Manual |
| Disc output | Folder |
| Subtitle support | Yes |
| Dual-layer DVD support | Not verified |
| DVD standards | Both |
| Blu-ray authoring | No |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: AVBlocks, PrimoBurner |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | dvdbuilder.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
DVDBuilder SDK integrations
DVDBuilder SDK lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- AVBlocks
- PrimoBurner
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