Video (415 programs)
Pros: Create recordings of your screen with just a few clicks. Hide active applications from the recording. Time lapse effects can be added to videos. The application allows users to record themselves via the webcam inlay features.
Cons: The application can, on occasion, crash while recording. Only available for 64-bit systems. Getting to know your way around the interface can take some time. The application can be resource intensive during operation.
Pros: Works with all major formats. Little memory is needed. It is possible to adjust audio levels. Unwanted segments cane be quickly deleted.
Cons: Does not offer more advanced editing options. The number of supported export formats is limited. A large watermark is displayed within the trial version. A simple "undo" option is not offered.
Pros: Wide range of output and input formats supported. Encoding options available for all available codecs.
Cons: Similar tools could be had for free. Certain converted files may have playback issues.
Pros: Intuitive to use. Various output formats available. Hardware acceleration support.
Cons: Limited editing tools and options.
Pros: Customize the output resolution. The first DVD you rip is free. The DVD loading process is quicker than most free rippers. See live previews of the video before ripping.
Cons: Only rips one DVD before making you pay. Hit and miss when ripping protected DVDs. Free ripping tools have more options than this paid one. Output files may need converting.
Pros: Easy to use. Fast ripping. Allows DVD settings adjustment. Supports a variety of devices.
Cons: Copyrighted materials cannot be converted. May stumble with full-length movie files. Free version offers limited functionality. Needs 64-bit architecture.
Pros: Lots of channels to choose from. Suggests related channels that might interest you. Can automatically download channels. Excellent HD support.
Cons: A lot of content only available to US users on Hulu. Interface and content a bit overwhelming. Could do with being slightly better organized.
Pros: Clear. effective means of converting all video formats from and to MP4. Functions well and great customer service.
Cons: Fairly basic. no frills. May sometimes need rebooting.
