Best BurnAware Premium Alternatives in 2025

Looking for alternatives to BurnAware Premium? In this comparison, we take a closer look at BurnAware Premium alongside similar software solutions including BurnAware Premium, CDBurnerXP, CyberLink Power2Go, PowerISO, Nero Burning ROM, Ashampoo Burning Studio, Nero Recode, DAEMON Tools Lite, Nero Video, ImgBurn and Nero Disc to Device.

Our detailed comparison table highlights key features, pricing, and performance of these leading solutions, empowering you to make an informed decision. Whether you're seeking robust functionality, user-friendly design, or cost-effective alternatives, explore how BurnAware Premium, CDBurnerXP, CyberLink Power2Go, PowerISO, Nero Burning ROM, Ashampoo Burning Studio, Nero Recode, DAEMON Tools Lite, Nero Video, ImgBurn and Nero Disc to Device stack up to find the perfect software for your goals.

	Supported Disc Types	Operating System Compatibility	Special Features
BurnAware Premium	Supports CD, DVD, Blu-ray, including dual-layer discs and bootable discs.	Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10.	Highly user-friendly with support for multiple file types and disc label design; offers trial version.
CDBurnerXP	Supports CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, including rewritable discs; limited advanced features.	Only Windows OS (XP SP3 through Windows 10).	Free and open-source software; supports multi-session burning; lacks advanced features found in premium software.
CyberLink Power2Go	Supports all types of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs including double-layer and dual-layer.	Compatible with Windows 7 through Windows 10.	Includes backup and conversion features; supports encryption and password protection; label printing included.
PowerISO	Supports CD, DVD, Blu-ray discs and bootable USB drives; focuses on disc image formats.	Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10.	Includes disk image manipulation; supports multiple image formats; allows mounting ISO files as virtual drives.
Nero Burning ROM	Supports CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Blu-ray discs and bootable discs.	Supports Windows OS and some compatibility with Mac OS users.	Offers advanced burning settings and disc duplication; supports many popular audio formats; occasionally updates available.
Ashampoo Burning Studio	Supports CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs with disc copying and multi-session burning.	Runs on Windows OS including Windows 10.	Built-in label and cover designer; easy-to-use backup wizard; supports photo slideshows and multi-session burning.
Nero Recode	Supports CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, including copy-protected DVDs.	Available for Windows and Mac operating systems.	Capable of ripping copy-protected DVDs; advanced video conversion tools with batch conversion support; fast transcoding process.
DAEMON Tools Lite	Supports CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs and many disc image formats; focus on virtual drives.	Available for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.	Focuses on virtual drive creation and disc image mounting; free version supported by ads; advanced features in paid version.
Nero Video	Supports Blu-ray discs and DVDs with advanced video editing features.	Available on 64-bit Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1 and later.	Advanced video editing capabilities with effects, templates, transitions; supports 4K Ultra HD videos;
ImgBurn	Supports all types including CD, DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray discs including bootable discs.	Compatible with various Windows versions from XP to Windows 8/Server editions.	Lightweight with comprehensive settings targeting advanced users; intuitive interface but includes adware during installation.
Nero Disc to Device	Supports CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs mainly for ripping and burning to devices.	Runs on Windows 7 or later versions only.	Simple interface for ripping and burning discs to devices; supports automatic sound enhancement; direct email customer support available.

Supported Disc Types

BurnAware Premium	Supports CD, DVD, Blu-ray, including dual-layer discs and bootable discs.
CDBurnerXP	Supports CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, including rewritable discs; limited advanced features.
CyberLink Power2Go	Supports all types of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs including double-layer and dual-layer.
PowerISO	Supports CD, DVD, Blu-ray discs and bootable USB drives; focuses on disc image formats.
Nero Burning ROM	Supports CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Blu-ray discs and bootable discs.
Ashampoo Burning Studio	Supports CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs with disc copying and multi-session burning.
Nero Recode	Supports CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, including copy-protected DVDs.
DAEMON Tools Lite	Supports CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs and many disc image formats; focus on virtual drives.
Nero Video	Supports Blu-ray discs and DVDs with advanced video editing features.
ImgBurn	Supports all types including CD, DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray discs including bootable discs.
Nero Disc to Device	Supports CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs mainly for ripping and burning to devices.

Operating System Compatibility

BurnAware Premium	Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10.
CDBurnerXP	Only Windows OS (XP SP3 through Windows 10).
CyberLink Power2Go	Compatible with Windows 7 through Windows 10.
PowerISO	Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10.
Nero Burning ROM	Supports Windows OS and some compatibility with Mac OS users.
Ashampoo Burning Studio	Runs on Windows OS including Windows 10.
Nero Recode	Available for Windows and Mac operating systems.
DAEMON Tools Lite	Available for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.
Nero Video	Available on 64-bit Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1 and later.
ImgBurn	Compatible with various Windows versions from XP to Windows 8/Server editions.
Nero Disc to Device	Runs on Windows 7 or later versions only.

Special Features

BurnAware Premium	Highly user-friendly with support for multiple file types and disc label design; offers trial version.
CDBurnerXP	Free and open-source software; supports multi-session burning; lacks advanced features found in premium software.
CyberLink Power2Go	Includes backup and conversion features; supports encryption and password protection; label printing included.
PowerISO	Includes disk image manipulation; supports multiple image formats; allows mounting ISO files as virtual drives.
Nero Burning ROM	Offers advanced burning settings and disc duplication; supports many popular audio formats; occasionally updates available.
Ashampoo Burning Studio	Built-in label and cover designer; easy-to-use backup wizard; supports photo slideshows and multi-session burning.
Nero Recode	Capable of ripping copy-protected DVDs; advanced video conversion tools with batch conversion support; fast transcoding process.
DAEMON Tools Lite	Focuses on virtual drive creation and disc image mounting; free version supported by ads; advanced features in paid version.
Nero Video	Advanced video editing capabilities with effects, templates, transitions; supports 4K Ultra HD videos;
ImgBurn	Lightweight with comprehensive settings targeting advanced users; intuitive interface but includes adware during installation.
Nero Disc to Device	Simple interface for ripping and burning discs to devices; supports automatic sound enhancement; direct email customer support available.

Choosing the right software isn’t just about features. Size, license type, user ratings, and popularity also matter.

This quick comparison shows how BurnAware Premium stacks up against BurnAware Premium, CDBurnerXP, CyberLink Power2Go, PowerISO, Nero Burning ROM, Ashampoo Burning Studio, Nero Recode, DAEMON Tools Lite, Nero Video, ImgBurn and Nero Disc to Device in these key areas—helping you find the best alternative for your needs.

	Size	License
BurnAware Premium	25.6MB	Freeware
CDBurnerXP		Freeware
CyberLink Power2Go	1MB	Demo
PowerISO	4.1MB	Demo
Nero Burning ROM	79.2MB	Commercial
Ashampoo Burning Studio	243.5MB	Commercial
Nero Recode		Commercial
DAEMON Tools Lite	0.7MB	Freeware
Nero Video		Commercial
ImgBurn		Freeware
Nero Disc to Device	1.4MB	Commercial

Size

BurnAware Premium	25.6MB
CDBurnerXP
CyberLink Power2Go	1MB
PowerISO	4.1MB
Nero Burning ROM	79.2MB
Ashampoo Burning Studio	243.5MB
Nero Recode
DAEMON Tools Lite	0.7MB
Nero Video
ImgBurn
Nero Disc to Device	1.4MB

License

BurnAware Premium	Freeware
CDBurnerXP	Freeware
CyberLink Power2Go	Demo
PowerISO	Demo
Nero Burning ROM	Commercial
Ashampoo Burning Studio	Commercial
Nero Recode	Commercial
DAEMON Tools Lite	Freeware
Nero Video	Commercial
ImgBurn	Freeware
Nero Disc to Device	Commercial

Rating

BurnAware Premium
CDBurnerXP
CyberLink Power2Go
PowerISO
Nero Burning ROM
Ashampoo Burning Studio
Nero Recode
DAEMON Tools Lite
Nero Video
ImgBurn
Nero Disc to Device

Popularity

BurnAware Premium
CDBurnerXP
CyberLink Power2Go
PowerISO
Nero Burning ROM
Ashampoo Burning Studio
Nero Recode
DAEMON Tools Lite
Nero Video
ImgBurn
Nero Disc to Device