Linux MP3 Converter Software

Key: Encoding (convert to MP3) | Decoding (convert MP3 to WAV) | Ripping (convert CD audio to MP3 or WAV)
Burning (convert MP3 or WAV to CD)

Name/Site	Price	Functions	Requirements	Type
Autolame - script to convert wav to mp3	free	Encoding	Linux OS	freeware
cdenc - Ripper and encoder.	free	Ripping, Encoding	?	freeware
cdparanoia (recommended) - popular ripper saving to WAV, AIFC, or 16 bit PCM with read correction to ensure accurate recording.	free	Ripping	Linux 2.0, 2.1, or 2.2	freeware

Grip - gtk based CD player and ripper. Encodes with the LAME encoding engine and uses the ripping utilities of cdparanoia.	free	Ripping, Encoding	GTK+	freeware
RipperX - GTK program to rip and encode	free	Ripping, Encoding	cdparanoia, supported encoder	freeware
StreamRipper - Rip Shoutcast streaming audio to MP3 on your hard drive	free	Ripping audio streams	Linux OS	freeware