PDFify vs Xodo Compress PDF
PDFify
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Xodo Compress PDF
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| Figure | PDFify | Xodo Compress PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 9 |
| Spec score · PDF Compression Software | 7.5 (#24) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Batch processing | Finder Quick Actions can batch create searchable PDFs, convert files to PDF/A, or squeeze PDFs; batch processing is available as of macOS 11. | PDF Studio can optimize batches of PDFs and perform batch conversion, text extraction, and security operations. |
| Integrations | The help page describes importing scans through Continuity Camera and using document scanners such as ScanSnap. | Xodo provides a Chrome extension, Google Workspace app for Google Drive, Xodo PWA, Windows app and Android and iOS apps. |
| Maker | The imprint names Dirk Holtwick and gives an address in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. | Xodo is part of Apryse Software Inc. |
| Support | The maker recommends the in-app support tool, which provides app-version context, and also lists [email protected]. | Apryse provides customers technical support from its developers and solution engineers. |
Plans
PDFify
- Monthly SubscriptionPrice not published
- Yearly SubscriptionPrice not published
- BasicFree
- Annual subscriptionPrice not published
- Lifetime licensePrice not published
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).