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FFmpeg vs Compressor: catalog facts
FFmpeg	Compressor
Free Free and open source. The codebase is mainly LGPL 2.1 with some components under the GPL…	Paid Sold as a paid app from Apple.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS
Handles practically every container and codec there is Remuxes without re-encoding, so a container change is instant and lossless	Integrates with Final Cut Pro and Motion Custom encoding settings for delivery
Command line only, with syntax that punishes guessing Argument order matters in ways that are not obvious	Mac only Most useful within Apple's pro video apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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