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dBpoweramp vs Exact Audio Copy: catalog facts
dBpoweramp	Exact Audio Copy
Paid Paid software with a free, fully functional 21-day trial.	Free Free for non-commercial use, supported by donations via Patreon and PayPal.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Secure ripping verified with AccurateRip Batch conversion that preserves tags and artwork	Multi-read with verification for accurate rips AccurateRip checks against other people's rips
Paid after the 21-day trial Proprietary software	Windows only Free only for non-commercial use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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