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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | docfly.com | pdfcompressor.com | Switch / compare |
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| PDF to Word | 95/100 DOCX · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | 79/100 PDF · Output attached | Active task |
| PDF merge & split | 96/100 PDF · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | DocFly PDF compression 97/100 Seven-aspect task score DocFly delivers high-ratio online PDF compression with up to 3 free monthly exports without registration. On our 1,659 KB mixed anchor, it achieved a 98.34% size reduction (down to 27.6 KB) while keeping 100% of vector text and table structures intact, backed by an upfront 24-hour deletion guarantee and transparent pricing. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 | PDF Compressor PDF compression 79/100 Seven-aspect task score PDF Compressor provides a completely free, login-free batch compression service supporting up to 20 files with 1-hour auto-purge, slashing file size by 90.82% in 2.08s, but at the steep cost of rasterizing most vector text into bitmaps, sacrificing text selectability and sharp rendering. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | DocFly free web tier, DocFly Pro monthly and annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Export up to 3 PDF documents per month for free without registration Web PDF viewing, editing, conversions, form filling, and signing；Limited to 3 document exports per month; no persistent 10GB cloud storage DocFly Pro Monthly2026-10-31 ↗ USD 7.99/month — Monthly Unlimited monthly exports (download, print, or email), 10GB file storage Full in-browser editor, form creator, format conversions, merge/compress, and priority support；Renews monthly automatically; higher monthly unit cost than annual plan DocFly Pro Annual2026-10-31 ↗ — USD 47.88/year Annual Unlimited monthly exports (download, print, or email), 10GB file storage Full in-browser editor, form creator, format conversions, merge/compress, priority support ($3.99/mo, 50% savings)；Billed upfront annually at $47.88/year; auto-renews annually; cancellable anytime 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free unregistered users can export 3 documents per month; DocFly Pro is $7.99 billed monthly or $3.99/mo billed annually at $47.88/year with unlimited exports and 10GB storage. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified DocFly Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ | PDF Compressor web batch compression tool · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web Free2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Batch upload up to 20 files per task, unlimited daily usage Automated PDF compression with individual or batch ZIP downloads；1-hour file retention, maximum 20 files per batch 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Official site explicitly states all features are free, supporting up to 20 files at once with zero paywalls. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCompletely free without subscription; no cancellation or refund terms needed. Official homepage and compression workspace ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 3 free monthly downloads for unregistered guests; 24-hour purge policy | Completely free, batch upload up to 20 files per task |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Completely free without subscription; no cancellation or refund terms needed. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 24-hour purge policy and 3-credit quota stated upfront | Homepage states 20-file batch limit; terms specify 1-hour deletion |
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| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 98.34% · Output size: 27.6 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes | File reduction: 90.82% · Output size: 152.3 KB · Selectable text retained: 11.1% · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | Anchor file size reduced by 98.34% (to 27.6 KB) with 100% vector text retention across all 4 headings and 12 table cells for a perfect 65.0/65 quality score. | In the 2-page mixed-content anchor benchmark, file size plummeted from 1,659 KB to 152.3 KB (-90.82%), but underlying vector text retention dropped to 11.1% (only 1 of 4 headings preserved, table text fully rasterized). |
| Original historical observation | DocFly preserved layout alignment and crisp vector typography despite deep file size reduction. | PDF Compressor accepted the sample without login, compressed it by 90.82% to 152.3 KB in 2.08s, and exported a watermark-free PDF with rasterized text (01_landing.png, 02_result.png, 03_download.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users needing extreme PDF size reduction for email attachments while strictly maintaining vector text clarity | Users needing maximum file size reduction who do not require searchable or selectable vector text |
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| Recorded export specifications | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | Two-page PDF (27.6 KB, -98.34%, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved) | Two-page PDF (152.3 KB, no watermark, 90.82% reduction) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Supports multi-file upload with dashboard management | Supports batch upload of up to 20 files with ZIP download |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 5.5s · End-to-end reference: 6.1s | Network-observed server wait: 2.08s · End-to-end reference: 2.08s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-31 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-31 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Up to 3 free monthly exports without login | Direct batch upload with zero login required |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | DocFly Ltd. | PDF Compressor Team |
| Recorded origin | London, United Kingdom | Not verified |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2014 | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Established UK online document service operating for over a decade with transparent corporate entity and terms. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Stripe · PayPal | Google Ads · Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified |
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| Task quality | 65 / 65 Size Reduction: -98.34% (1659 KB → 27.6 KB, 60.07× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | 45 / 65 Size Reduction: -90.82% (1659 KB → 152.3 KB, 10.89× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 11.1% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Two-page PDF (27.6 KB, -98.34%, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved) | 14 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Two-page PDF (152.3 KB, no watermark, 90.82% reduction) |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 5.5s (API mode: cloud_server; network upload 0.6s / end-to-end 6.1s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 2.08s (API mode: cloud_pdfcompressor_cluster; network upload 0s / end-to-end 2.08s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
