Design, Video & Audio·Standings

Audio CD Ripping Software

Audio CD ripping software turns tracks from audio CDs into digital audio files; the choice depends first on your operating system and whether you need a free plan.

The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Check those alongside the platform and pricing details when comparing tools.

• 29 platforms
• 24 with a free tier
• Checked 20 Oct 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   F

   foobar2000foobar2000.org

   foobar2000 is an advanced freeware audio player for managing and playing local music.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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3. 2
   M

   Maxsbooth.org

   Max creates audio files from compact discs or existing audio files.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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4. 3
   WM

   Windows Media Playerapps.microsoft.com

   Windows Media Player is a built-in multimedia player that comes with Windows.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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5. 4
   FA

   fre:acfreac.org

   A free CD ripper and audio converter for Windows, Mac and Linux, with online track lookup.

   6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   C

   CDexcdex.mu

   A free Windows CD ripper that saves audio as WAV or compressed formats and supports track tags.

   5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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7. 6
   XL

   X Lossless Decodertmkk.undo.jp

   XLD decodes, converts, and plays lossless audio files, and can split them into tracks using cue sheets.

   5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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8. 7
   A

   Audiograbberaudiograbber.org

   A Windows CD ripper that saves audio as MP3, Ogg Vorbis and other formats, with analog recording and track tagging.

   5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · €9.90 one-time
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9. 8
   EC

   EZ CD Audio Converterpoikosoft.com

   A Windows app for ripping CDs, converting audio and burning discs, with a 21-day trial.

   5.1 APIOpenFree —
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10. 9
    BR

    Blackbox Ripperblackboxrms.com

    A Windows CD copying application with no subscription or paid tier.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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11. 10
    C

    cdda2wavsourceforge.net

    A free tool for extracting audio from CDs on Linux, macOS and Windows.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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12. 11
    ER

    Express Ripnch.com.au
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35/yr
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13. 12
    FM

    FreeRIP MP3 Converterfreerip.com

    A Windows CD ripper and converter with a free plan and a $19.90 lifetime Pro license.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · $19.90 one-time
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14. 13
    C

    CsharpRippersourceforge.net

    A free CD ripping tool for Linux and Windows.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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15. 14
    C

    cyanripgithub.com

    A free CD ripping tool for Linux and Windows.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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16. 15
    R

    Rubyrippergithub.com

    Free CD audio extractor for Linux and macOS.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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17. 16
    R

    RipperXsourceforge.net

    Free audio CD ripping software for Linux.

    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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18. 17
    A

    abcdegithub.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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19. 18
    A

    ACDRfmjsoft.com

    A no-cost CD extraction program for Windows.

    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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20. 19
    A

    Asunderflathub.org

    A Linux program that copies audio tracks from CDs at no charge.

    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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21. 20
    A

    Audexapps.kde.org

    A free Linux utility for copying music from audio CDs.

    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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22. 21
    C

    cdparanoiaxiph.org

    A free Linux tool that extracts tracks from audio CDs.

    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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23. 22
    C

    CUERipperfoobar2000.org
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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24. 23
    G

    Gripsourceforge.net
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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25. 24
    J

    Jackgithub.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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26. 25
    RR

    Rip Rip Hooray!github.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

Which platform does the software need to run on?

Choose a tool listed for the operating system you use. Platform options in this category include Windows, Linux and macOS, as well as iOS and Android.

If you need to connect software through an API, check for the API mark rather than assuming a desktop tool offers one.

Can I rip CDs without paying?

Check the pricing details for a free plan before choosing. A free plan and a free trial are different: a trial is time-limited, while a plan is listed as free.

Some tools may have a free plan alongside paid pricing, so check the listed terms if you are considering paid features.

How can I tell if the software is open source?

Look for the open-source mark if access to the code matters to you. Open source means the code is available under a licence that permits people to use and change it.

Check the licence terms before relying on being able to modify or redistribute the code.

Do I need a public API?

Choose a tool with a public API if another app needs to connect to it programmatically. An API is a defined way for software to exchange information.

If you plan to use the software on its own, compare its platform and pricing details instead.

Questions

What does audio CD ripping software do?

It turns tracks from audio CDs into digital audio files.

Which operating systems support audio CD ripping software?

Listed platform options include Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android. Check a tool's platform details to confirm it fits your device.

Is there free audio CD ripping software?

Yes. Check the pricing details for a free plan; a free plan is different from a time-limited free trial.

How do I find open-source audio CD ripping software?

Check for an open-source mark and review the licence terms to see whether you can use or change the code.

What is the signal score out of 10 based on?

It reflects published information about usage, a public API, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier to try.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure