PDF2Go vs Xodo Compress PDF
PDF2Go
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Xodo Compress PDF
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| Figure | PDF2Go | Xodo Compress PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 9 |
| Spec score · PDF compressors | 9.5 (#1) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · PDF Compression Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Batch processing | Paid plans allow batches of up to 200 files per task according to the current comparison table. | PDF Studio can optimize batches of PDFs and perform batch conversion, text extraction, and security operations. |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Zapier and Make.com automation, Google Drive and Dropbox file handling, browser extensions and mobile apps. | Xodo provides a Chrome extension, Google Workspace app for Google Drive, Xodo PWA, Windows app and Android and iOS apps. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 rating. | 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 59 reviews |
| Rating on Chrome Web Store | 4.9 out of 5 from 225 ratings. | 3.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 4.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 37 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 59 verified reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.5 out of 5 from 315 reviews. | 2.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews |
| Security | PDF2Go says it uses TLS encryption in transit, stores personal data encrypted, and automatically deletes files within 24 hours or on request. | Xodo states that TLS encryption protects uploaded files and that files are deleted after processing. |
| Support | Support is provided through email, a helpdesk, FAQs and a knowledge base; the pricing table lists response targets from 24 hours to seven days by plan. | Apryse provides customers technical support from its developers and solution engineers. |
| What it does | PDF2Go is a browser-based service for editing, converting, compressing, merging, splitting and securing PDF files. | Xodo Compress PDF is a browser tool that reduces PDF size using selectable Low or High compression and then provides a download. |
Plans
PDF2Go
- FreeFree
- StarterPrice not published
- ProPrice not published
- BusinessPrice not published
- FreeFree
- Premium$6.42 a month
- Pay As You Go$8, paid once
Xodo Compress PDF
- FreeFree
- Free online PDF compressorFree
- Xodo Web$7.99 a month
- Xodo Document Suite$8.99 a month
- Xodo Desktop (PDF Studio)$9.99 a month
- Xodo Web$95.88 a year
- Xodo Document Suite$107.93 a year
- Xodo Desktop (PDF Studio)$119.88 a year
- PDF Studio perpetual license$240, paid once
In their own words
Xodo Compress PDF
Xodo Compress PDF reduces PDF file size through an online compressor with Low and High compression settings. The free online plan permits one Low compression action per day; High compression requires a trial. Xodo says uploaded files are protected with TLS encryption and permanently deleted after one hour. The compressor is part of a wider set of Xodo tools available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Xodo Web includes more than 40 online tools, and the Document Suite combines web and desktop tools. Xodo PDF Studio offers more than 60 professional tools and works offline, with Light, Balanced, Aggressive and custom optimization profiles. It can optimize batches of PDFs and handle batch conversion, text extraction and security operations. Xodo Mobile can view, scan, edit, annotate, convert, compress and e-sign documents, with connections to Xodo Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and iCloud. Pricing includes a free plan, a 3-day trial and paid options from $7.99/mo (annual).