--- title: "Nero 9 Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Nero 9 Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Photography Studio products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/93206/Nero-9/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- # Nero 9 Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on October 19, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Nero 9 ## What is Nero 9? Nero creates software applications and platforms that help consumers simply enjoy their photos, videos and music. Its Nero MediaHome platform enables consumers to access, enhance and share their digital content across PCs, smart phones, tablets and online social networks. Nero also produces a top-selling multimedia software suite, which contains powerful applications for media management, video editing, video converting, file back-up, content syncing and disc burning. ## What is Nero 9 used for? [Business Continuity](https://www.capterra.com/business-continuity-software/)[Photography Studio](https://www.capterra.com/photography-studio-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 177 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 94% Neutral 5% Negative 2% Starting price $59.95 Other, Per Year Free trial available Includes Free Version Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Nero 9?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/nero/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Nero 9 4.5 (177) VS. [4.6 (375)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163343/Backup-and-Recovery/reviews/) Starting Price $59.95 Other, Per Year Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (177) Ease Of Use 4.7 (374) Value For Money 4.2 (150) Value For Money 4.4 (357) Customer Service 4.0 (140) Customer Service 4.5 (358) ## Nero 9 alternatives [4.5 (805)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132997/Freshservice/reviews/) Starting price $19.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (1,201)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.8 (151)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176123/AlertMedia-Mass-Notification/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.8 (105)](https://www.capterra.com/p/138931/Audit-Software/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/93206/Nero-9/alternatives/) ## FAQs about Nero 9 Overview ### What problems does Nero 9 solve? Nero 9 solves the need to archive, duplicate, and distribute files on CD, DVD, and Blu-ray when cloud transfer or USB delivery is unsuitable. It helps office staff, photographers, educators, and home users create backups, burn presentations and media discs, convert formats, extract audio, and prepare playable video or music collections. Answer based on 147 reviews Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Nero 9? Nero 9 is most used by business owners, directors, and independent professionals who manage media files and create disc-based archives. Analysts, budget specialists, auditors, and engineers use it to store, copy, and organize project records, while software developers and students rely on it for file backup, data burning, and multimedia tasks. Answer based on 176 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is Nero 9 built for? Nero 9 is an on-premise multimedia suite primarily used by small businesses (61%), with Information Technology and Services the leading industry (20%). It also serves enterprises (21%) and midsize businesses (18%), including Computer Software (8%) and Financial Services (6%) organizations, for business continuity through media management, archiving, editing, burning, and conversion. Answer based on 177 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Nero 9? Nero 9 includes core video editing alongside DVD and CD burning, disc copying, and ISO image creation. Frequently discussed capabilities include burning data, music, photos, and video to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, plus backup tools for storing files. SecurDisc provides disc protection, while audio extraction and conversion support media preparation. Answer based on 105 reviews Pricing ### How much does it cost and what fees or limitations are included? Nero 9 starts at $59.95 per year for the Nero Platinum Suite, which renews automatically and includes licensing options for one PC. A free version and free trial are available. Reviewers describe it as affordable or good value for its tools, though several consider the price high and note cheaper alternatives. Answer based on 15 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Nero 9 offer? Nero 9 provides chat support. Reviewers mention that support should respond more quickly and note concerns about whether technical help still fits an older version, with some users describing the product as dated and expecting better assistance for compatibility issues. Answer based on 3 reviews Security ### How does Nero 9 handle data security and access control? Nero 9 uses file encryption when creating or duplicating discs and includes Nero Backup to help keep stored files safe. Reviewers describe secure data burning and physical disc storage, but note that disc contents can be copied repeatedly without author permission, which may compromise copyright protection. Answer based on 13 reviews Features and Usability ### How well does Nero 9 burn and copy DVDs? Nero 9 burns and copies DVDs reliably for home users and professionals who distribute video, photos, music, and data. It supports disc images, DVD menus, and direct disc-to-disc copying through a simple workflow. Results still depend on compatible optical-drive hardware, and some users want more cover-design and audio-track layout options. Answer based on 105 reviews Features and Usability ### Is Nero 9 easy to use for burning CDs and discs? Nero 9 makes CD, DVD, Blu-ray, ISO, audio, and data burning accessible through guided settings and broad format support. Home users value its dependable disc creation and adjustable burn options, while experienced users appreciate the wider media toolkit. New users may need time to choose the right settings, and the full suite can feel slow or unnecessary. Answer based on 28 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 640 Photography Studio reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of Business Continuity software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Backup and Recovery** (**80%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Secure Data Storage** (**63%**) - **Disaster Recovery** (**68%**) Nero 9 includes **Secure Data Storage** and **Disaster Recovery**, giving businesses a way to protect sensitive information and prepare for service interruptions. However, it does not include **Backup and Recovery**. Its support for **Secure Data Storage** and **Disaster Recovery** helps teams maintain data protection standards, reduce risk during unexpected events, and recover operations more effectively. Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.5 (176) 4.5 Based on 176 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.2 (150) Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/93206/Nero-9/pricing/) Nero Platinum Suite $59.95 Other,Per Year It includes: - 1pc/Annual License - Access Latest Versions - Support for System Updates Value for money 4.2 (150) 4.2 Based on 150 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.0 (140) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.0 (140) 4.0 Based on 140 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 177 reviews Filter by rating 5(102) 4(64) 3(8) 2(1) 1(2) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AN Anonymous User Communication officer Education Management ### "Artificial intelligence " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 February 27, 2024 Pros Make contributions very useful and easy Cons Every thing that I have used was interesting Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VL Vincenzo L. producer Music ### "valutazione funzioni nero 9 " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 24, 2023 Pros la funzione principale è di archiviare i dati e masterizzare anche su cd. Cons può essere migliorato qualcosa sulla piattaforma anche perchè ogni tanto si blocca Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AN Anonymous User Responsabile Spedizioni Import and Export ### "Ad oggi è ancora uno dei piu completi" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 August 17, 2023 Pros Gestire, creare, modificare video e audio con molti formati diversi supportati e permettendo di masterizzare dischi con diversi tipi di contenuti.Interfaccia pulita ed estremamente intuitiva.Ovviamente è compatibile anche con Blu-ray Cons Forse oramai è una versione datata anche se risulta ancora molto funzionale.Da verificare la piena compatibilità coi nuovi S.O.E probabilmente non dispone più di un supporto tecnico adeguato visto il tempo passato... Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HB Hicham B. Conseiller commercial Automotive ### "Avis nero 9 normal" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 July 20, 2023 Normalement j'ai le teste pour les pdf mais c'est pas utile pour les modifications Pros Ce logiciel est normal pour l'utilisation Cons Oui par exemple la modification des pdf est non possible Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. IE Ines E. Psicologa educacional Primary/Secondary Education ### "Gravação e edição em formato CD" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 March 29, 2023 Pros Facildaide da criação, duplicação e até encriptação de informação de CD para CD Cons Alguma dificuldade de leitura de CD´s com formato encriptado ou fonte desconhecida. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JF Javier F. Coo Consumer Electronics ### "a good tool for copy and edit audio and video files" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 19, 2023 The program takes up a lot of space on the computer due to its multiple tools, and the constant updating of the program. Pros It is a software that allows me to copy, edit, burn and extract music, it is very easy to use, you can also burn dvd in a very high quality, it is valid for a large number of computers. Cons It also has many tools for a more professional use, some I don't use and they take up a lot of memory on the computer. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AF Anna F. Assistenza anziani Motion Pictures and Film ### "Neri migliore software per masterizzare e creare CD " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 4, 2023 Pros La velocità di come masterizza, è le vari opzioni presenti , esempio cd musica dvd film , dvd file ecc Cons Facilissimo da usare nulla da dire su questo forse il prezzo un pò alto per il resto è ok Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. GR Giuliano R. Web developer Marketing and Advertising ### "Il tipo per la distribuzione multimediale" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 January 20, 2023 Per la sua robustezza e ottima fattura, mi ha agevolato nei processi di duplicazione di supporti multimediali. Rapido ed efficiente Pros Nero 9 permette la gestione e la creazione di supporto multimediali ancora utili in determinati processi aziendali. È molto facile e intuitivo da utilizzare. Primo per affidabilità e numero bassissimo di errori Cons Bisogna aumentare la compatibilità dei codec e inserire la possibilità di streaming online Reasons for choosing Nero 9 È il non plus ultra del settore Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CF Cristina F. Audio/video producer Media Production ### "The best solution for burning CD s and DVDs" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 14, 2023 Excellent, it does what it says. Pros I feel like I've been using it forever. It's the best solution to transfer data, audio and video on CD and DVD, even if I recommend having that data backed up on hard disk and/or cloud, in the event that CDs become obsolete or deteriorate in time. Cons It's brilliant for what it is, it has a very clearly defined functionality. It can be a bit confusing in the beginning to select the right options for burning: type of data, verifying after burning options etc. Not related to the software, but worth mentioning, as it might cause it not to work: the cd/dvd unit that you use gets older and loses its capacity in time. So, you might experience errors when burning a cd/dvd not because of the software, but because the laser in your unit doesn't work properly anymore. The hardware components get "tired" in time. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MS Mahamoudou S. Communication Computer Hardware ### "le meilleur logiciel de gravure sur CD, CD rom conception. Waouh très pratique. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 24, 2022 je peu pas me manquez des mots pour dire tellement que ce logiciel moi et mon entreprise on bénéficier beaucoup de partenaires, nous avons pu profiter de nôtre usine de production et de distribution de CD un peu partout en Afrique et en Europe. Je conseil vivement Nero. Pros Ce qui m'a plus avec Nero tu peux même faire ton mp3 ton Mp4 effacez le CD rom et faire la conception de pochette CD c'est très professionnel. Cons Ce qui m'a moins aimé le graphisme est un peu classique mais je pense que avec le temps ça pourrait aller avec des nouvelles idées et des des stratégies d' amélioration. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/93206/Nero-9/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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