StarBurn
StarBurn: An inexpensive Windows burner with broad ISO and optical-media tools plus a free edition. Ranked #41 of 49 in Audio CD Burning Software by our editors (5.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users needing inexpensive general disc burning.
At a glance
- Editor score5.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows users needing inexpensive general disc burning
- Free planYes
- Paid from$25 one-time
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Burns data, audio and video discs
- Creates, burns and copies ISO images
- Includes virtual DVD devices from ISO files
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform
- Desktop-only deployment
- Support is provided by email
Our verdict on StarBurn
StarBurn is Windows desktop software for authoring CD, DVD, Blu-ray and HD-DVD media. It is aimed at solo users and small organizations that need general optical-disc burning, ISO-image work and virtual-drive capabilities. The feature set covers data, audio and video discs, rewritable-media erasing, audio processing and conversion, and UDF or ISO9660/Joliet file systems. It also provides guided tools for copying optical discs to ISO images and creating virtual DVD devices from those images.
The product uses a freemium model. StarBurn Free includes DVD-ROM emulator functionality. According to the current pricing page, the paid StarBurn edition costs $25 USD as a one-time purchase. That edition includes the same DVD-ROM emulator functionality, recording to remote optical burners over TCP/IP and support. The paid tier therefore matters most for users who need network-connected optical hardware or vendor support, while the free edition suits basic disc and image tasks.
StarBurn’s breadth is its main distinction: alongside audio-disc burning, it combines ISO creation and writing, optical-disc copying, virtual DVD devices and audio conversion in one Windows application. That makes it a practical fit for users managing several optical-media workflows rather than only assembling audio CDs. Its Windows-only, desktop deployment narrows platform choice, and email is the listed support channel. Choose StarBurn if Windows compatibility and a one-time purchase align with your needs; look elsewhere if you require a non-Windows platform or a browser-based workflow.
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StarBurn fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $25 one-time |
| Supported operating systems | Not verified |
| Audio formats | Not verified |
| Gapless burning | Not verified |
| Crossfade controls | Not verified |
| CD-Text support | Not verified |
| Disc label design | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | starburnsoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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