Comparison
Compresto vs CloudConvert
CloudConvert handles 200+ formats via the cloud and is excellent for format conversion pipelines. Compresto is your private, offline alternative for Mac users who need fast local compression without cloud uploads.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Compresto | CloudConvert |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS app | Web / API (any platform) |
| Video compression | ||
| Image compression | ||
| PDF compression | ||
| Batch processing | ||
| Hardware acceleration | ||
| Drag & drop | ||
| Price model | One-time purchase / free tier | Pay-per-conversion (€0.01–€0.10 each); subscription from $9/month |
Compresto Strengths
- Fully offline — confidential files never leave your Mac
- No per-conversion charges — unlimited on paid plan
- Hardware-accelerated local processing is much faster for large files
- One-time payment vs pay-per-use or subscription
CloudConvert Strengths
- Supports 200+ file formats far beyond what Compresto handles
- API integration for automated conversion pipelines
- Works from any device or operating system
Choose Compresto when...
- Your files contain sensitive or confidential content
- You compress files regularly and want predictable fixed cost
- Processing speed matters and upload/download time is a bottleneck
- You need video, image, and PDF compression in a single Mac app
Choose CloudConvert when...
- You need to convert between obscure or specialized file formats
- You are building automated conversion pipelines via API
- You need cloud-based processing accessible from multiple devices or team members
Pricing
Compresto
One-time purchase $19.99 or free tier with limits
CloudConvert
25 free conversions/day; conversion packages from $9.99; subscriptions from $9/month
Switching from CloudConvert?
For standard video/image/PDF compression tasks, Compresto is faster and cheaper than CloudConvert per-conversion pricing. Keep CloudConvert for exotic format conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CloudConvert safe for confidential files?
- CloudConvert uploads files to their EU servers and deletes them after processing. For confidential files, Compresto is safer — everything stays on your Mac.
- How much does CloudConvert cost per file?
- CloudConvert charges per conversion minute — typically $0.01–$0.10 per file depending on type. At scale this adds up quickly. Compresto is a one-time $19.99 with no per-file charges.
- Does CloudConvert support more formats than Compresto?
- Yes, significantly. CloudConvert supports 200+ formats. Compresto focuses on the most common Mac formats: MP4, MOV, PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, TIFF, and PDF.
- How much faster is Compresto than CloudConvert?
- For large files, Compresto is dramatically faster because it uses hardware acceleration locally with no upload/download time. CloudConvert speed depends on server load and your internet connection.
- Can CloudConvert compress PDFs?
- Yes. CloudConvert can compress PDFs among many other formats. Compresto also compresses PDFs locally without uploading them.
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