PDFOptim vs Xodo Compress PDF
PDFOptim
rootrisetech.com
Xodo Compress PDF
xodo.comSide by side
| Figure | PDFOptim | Xodo Compress PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.58/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Spec score · PDF Compression Software | 7.7 (#21) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Batch processing | The Mac app can process PDF folders in batches using multiple CPU cores, with drag-and-drop queues. | PDF Studio can optimize batches of PDFs and perform batch conversion, text extraction, and security operations. |
| Maker | RootRise Technologies develops applications for iOS, macOS, and Windows; its About page describes a team of software engineers and lists no headquarters or founding date. | Xodo is part of Apryse Software Inc. |
| Support | RootRise offers support by email at [email protected] and through its support page. | Apryse provides customers technical support from its developers and solution engineers. |
| System requirements | The maker lists macOS 12 or later, iOS 15.6 or later, and Windows 10 or later. | PDF Studio documentation specifies at least 1GB RAM, 1.5GB disk, 1024x768 display and internet for activation, services, OCR and updates. |
Plans
PDFOptim
- Premium : Monthly Access$0.99 a month
- Premium : Yearly Access$6.99 a year
- Premium : Lifetime Access$9.99, 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
PDFOptim
PDFOptim compresses and optimizes PDF files to reduce their size while retaining visual quality. Four automatic methods analyze a document and apply a compression approach, while a synchronized side-by-side preview lets users compare the original and compressed files before saving. Manual controls include JPEG quality, image downsampling, color profiles, and hidden metadata removal. The Mac app can process folders in batches using multiple CPU cores and drag-and-drop queues. Scanned documents can be converted to grayscale, monochrome, or bitonal profiles; RootRise says this can produce files up to 40 times smaller. A five-level vector optimization feature removes excess anchor paths and structural data from vector-heavy PDFs. Apple Shortcuts can trigger compression, and the maker describes using the app as a Finder Quick Action. RootRise says processing runs locally, files are not uploaded, and core features work offline; internet is used for purchase validation. The free version allows one compressed PDF export per week and restricts Shortcuts Actions. Premium plans are $0.99 a month, $6.99 a year, or $9.99, paid once.
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).