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Compare Compressor and FFmpeg 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Compressor
Star Rating
(47)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(20)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Compressor excels in ease of use with a score of 8.5, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize a user-friendly interface, while FFmpeg, with a score of 6.9, is often described as having a steeper learning curve due to its command-line interface.
- Reviewers mention that Compressor's quality of support is rated at 8.0, indicating a strong customer service experience, whereas FFmpeg's support is rated lower at 6.9, leading some users to feel less supported when troubleshooting issues.
- G2 users highlight that Compressor has a higher score for ease of setup at 8.5, which is beneficial for small businesses looking to implement the software quickly, while FFmpeg's setup score of 7.4 suggests it may require more technical knowledge to get started.
- Users on G2 report that Compressor has been a good partner in doing business with a score of 9.2, reflecting strong user satisfaction, while FFmpeg lacks this specific metric, indicating potential concerns about user experience and partnership.
- Reviewers say that both products have a positive product direction, with Compressor at 8.8 and FFmpeg at 8.6, suggesting that both are committed to ongoing improvements, but Compressor's slightly higher score indicates a more favorable outlook from users.
- Users mention that Compressor is particularly praised for its intuitive features like "batch processing" and "customizable presets," which enhance productivity, while FFmpeg is noted for its powerful encoding capabilities but may overwhelm users with its complexity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Compressor
No pricing availableFFmpeg
No pricing availableFree Trial
Compressor
No trial information availableFFmpeg
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
40
9.5
17
Ease of Use
8.5
41
6.9
17
Ease of Setup
8.5
9
7.4
7
Ease of Admin
9.0
7
6.9
6
Quality of Support
8.0
30
6.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
6
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
39
8.6
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Compressor and FFmpeg are categorized as Other Video
Unique Categories
Compressor has no unique categories
FFmpeg has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Compressor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FFmpeg
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Media Production
17.0%
Religious Institutions
14.9%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Broadcast Media
8.5%
Other
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Computer Software
15.8%
Media Production
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Semiconductors
5.3%
Other
42.1%
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Discussions
What does compressor app do?
1 Comment
ET
Allows you to export in multiple formats at the same time as well as create DVDs or publish to YouTube. It allows for finite adjustments of the codec...Read more
Compressor has no more discussions with answers
Why do you need FFmpeg?
1 Comment
AT
I have more options and control on video compression, especially when small file sizes are really needed.Read more
FFmpeg has no more discussions with answers
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