Comparison
Compresto vs Clideo
Clideo lets you compress video directly in your browser without installing software. Compresto keeps everything on your Mac — no uploads, no file size limits, no waiting for cloud processing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Compresto | Clideo |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS app | Web browser (any platform) |
| Video compression | ||
| Image compression | Basic | |
| PDF compression | ||
| Batch processing | Limited (paid) | |
| Hardware acceleration | ||
| Drag & drop | ||
| Price model | One-time purchase / free tier | Free (limited) / $9/month subscription |
Compresto Strengths
- Fully offline — files never leave your Mac
- No file size limits on uploads
- Hardware-accelerated processing — much faster than cloud
- One-time payment vs recurring subscription
Clideo Strengths
- No software installation required
- Works on any device with a browser (Windows, Android, etc.)
- Good for one-off compressions without a Mac app
Choose Compresto when...
- Your files are confidential and should not be uploaded to third-party servers
- You compress large files (>500MB) where upload time is impractical
- You compress files frequently and want a faster offline workflow
- You want to avoid a monthly subscription cost
Choose Clideo when...
- You are on a shared computer and cannot install software
- You need to compress a single file quickly from any device
- You do not own a Mac and need a cross-platform web solution
Pricing
Compresto
One-time purchase $19.99 or free tier with limits
Clideo
Free with watermark/limits; Pro plan ~$9/month
Switching from Clideo?
For files larger than a few hundred MB, Compresto is dramatically faster since there is no upload/download round-trip. Privacy-sensitive files should always stay on your Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Clideo safe for compressing confidential videos?
- Clideo uploads your files to their servers for processing. For sensitive files, Compresto is safer — everything is processed locally on your Mac and never uploaded.
- Does Clideo have a file size limit?
- Clideo's free plan limits uploads to 500MB. Compresto has no file size limit on the paid plan and processes files locally without upload delays.
- How much faster is Compresto vs Clideo?
- Compresto uses hardware acceleration locally. Clideo requires uploading, cloud processing, and downloading. For large files, Compresto can be 10–50x faster depending on your internet connection.
- Does Clideo add watermarks?
- Clideo's free plan adds a watermark to exported videos. Compresto does not add watermarks on any plan.
- Can Clideo compress images and PDFs?
- Clideo focuses on video with limited image tools and no PDF compression. Compresto handles video, images, and PDFs in one native Mac app.
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