dvdfab platinum and dvd hd decrypter

[marioval]

Aside from the obvious that one is free and one is not, what are the differences in functionality and keeping up with all the latest DVD releases?

[Baldrick]

Both have same ripping/decrypting function but DVDfab HD Decrypter can ONLY rip to your hdd while Platinum can convert, edit and much more.

[mats.hogberg]

With decrypter you can rip a complete disk, or main movie only.
With Platinum, you can shrink, split, merge, burn + convert to a # of portable devices. The ripping capabilities are (AFAIK) the same in both versions.

/Mats

[marioval]

Thanks. I just need to rip main movie so I have my answer. By the way, is the ripping engine updated as often as anydvd?

[Krispy Kritter]

I don't use anydvd, but DVDFab is updated very often. I haven't found a disc yet that it won't read. Usually within a week (tops) of a new encryption, it is updated. Likely the same as any other app.

EDIT for spelling.