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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ezgif.com | clideo.com | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 91/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Text to speech | Not tested in topic | 87/100 MP4 · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 89/100 MP4 · Output attached | 84/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
| Subtitle generator | Not tested in topic | 79/100 SRT · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Ezgif Video compression 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Ezgif leverages proven server-side open-source FFmpeg toolchains to deliver a completely free, login-free video compressor. On the 3.97 MB 1080p benchmark, processing took a mere 1.97s, reducing file size by 29.76% to 2.79 MB while perfectly preserving 1080p resolution and audio. It exports completely unwatermarked MP4 files with zero cost. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 | Clideo Video compression 84/100 Seven-aspect task score Clideo video compressor provides a robust cloud media processing pipeline. On the 10.0s 1080p master, it achieved a 39.52% reduction from 3.97 MB to 2.40 MB (1.65× ratio) in 13.75s, cleanly preserving 1080p resolution, audio, and duration. Free exports yield native 1080p MP4 files with a discrete corner watermark. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Ezgif 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 100% free without login, up to 100MB file limit, unlimited daily uses Animated GIF/WebP/AVIF maker, optimizer/compressor, video converter 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All features are 100% free without sign-up or credit card, supporting files up to 100MB with unlimited conversions. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Ezgif About & Engine Information ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | Sitewide online video editing, compression, and AI subtitle utilities · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free Up to 500MB per file, 14 days cloud storage, 10 credits/month Basic video compression, cutting, merging, and subtitle preview；Watermarked exports, 720p max resolution, basic compression；Free forever；No expiration Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 12/month — Monthly Unlimited upload file size, permanent cloud storage, 500 credits/month No watermark, high quality video compression, 4K exports, auto subtitles, and AI translation；Auto-renews monthly at $12/month；Auto-renews monthly；Valid until end of billing cycle Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 108/year Annual Unlimited upload file size, permanent cloud storage, 500 credits/month No watermark, high quality video compression, 4K exports, auto subtitles, and AI translation；Billed annually at $108/year ($9/month equivalent, saves 25%)；Auto-renews annually；Valid for one year 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier supports 500MB uploads (watermarked, 720p cap, 14-day retention, 10 credits/mo); Pro plan is $12/mo or $108/yr ($9/mo equivalent, saves 25%) with no watermark, high-quality compression, 4K exports, and unlimited storage. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Clideo Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -29.76% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass | Size reduction: -39.52% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass |
| Fixture findings | Ultra-fast 1.97s compression with 29.76% size reduction (to 2.79MB) preserving 1080p and audio, 100% free with no watermark. | 39.52% file size reduction (3.97MB to 2.40MB) retaining full 1080p and audio; free 1080p MP4 export with corner watermark. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 3.97 MB 10.0s 1080p test master (anchor_videocompress_v1) to Ezgif, selected 1080p resolution; server completed FFmpeg compression in 1.97s with 29.76% reduction (down to 2.79 MB), exporting native 2.79 MB H.264 MP4 with full 1080p, audio, and duration retained with zero watermarks. | Uploaded 3.97 MB 10.0s 1080p master to Clideo Video Compressor; cloud server completed compression in 13.75s, reducing size by 39.52% to 2.40 MB with full 1080p, audio, and duration preserved, carrying a light corner watermark. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1920×1080 (1080p native H.264 MP4 export, 100% watermark-free) | 1920×1080 (1080p native H.264 MP4 export, corner watermark on free tier) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 1.97s · End-to-end reference: 3.97s | Network-observed server wait: 13.75s · End-to-end reference: 16.25s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_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 | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | Anonymous direct usage | Guest mode or Google login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Supports anonymous direct upload and download with zero mandatory signup prompts; supported by unobtrusive display ads. | Automatically compresses and displays playback with direct native MP4 export button without blocking paywalls. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Ezgif.com | Clideo Ltd. |
| Recorded origin | Latvia | Cyprus |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2012 | Domain registered in 2018 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Maintained independently by Latvian developers since 2012 for over 14 years; trusted across technical communities. | Cyprus registered entity Clideo Ltd. operating steadily since 2018 with full privacy policy. |
| External reputation record | Enduring free open-source media utility widely recognized and respected worldwide. | Popular online media editing and format conversion suite with broad global adoption. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | Google Analytics · Google Tag Manager |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Files process via server-side Linux FFmpeg pipeline and are purged automatically within 1 hour; no training retention. | Cloud media pipeline encrypted via HTTPS; outputs stored in workspace with 14-day auto purge and manual deletion. |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 Entire tool suite is 100% permanently free with no paid tiers, hidden upsells, or resolution paywalls. | 33 / 35 Clear monthly $12/mo and annual $108/yr pricing with transparent notices of corner watermark on free exports. |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Supports anonymous direct upload and download with zero mandatory signup prompts; supported by unobtrusive display ads. | 26 / 30 Automatically compresses and displays playback with direct native MP4 export button without blocking paywalls. |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Maintained independently by Latvian developers since 2012 for over 14 years; trusted across technical communities. | 16 / 20 Cyprus registered entity Clideo Ltd. operating steadily since 2018 with full privacy policy. |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Files process via server-side Linux FFmpeg pipeline and are purged automatically within 1 hour; no training retention. | 13 / 15 Cloud media pipeline encrypted via HTTPS; outputs stored in workspace with 14-day auto purge and manual deletion. |
| Task quality | 51.3 / 65 Compressed 3.97 MB 1080p master video to 2.79 MB (29.76% reduction, 1.42× ratio), fully preserving 1080p resolution, audio track, and 10.0s duration (100.0%). | 54.5 / 65 Compressed 3.97 MB 1080p master to 2.40 MB (39.52% reduction, 1.65× ratio), cleanly preserving 1080p resolution, audio, and duration (100.0%). |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Native 1080p H.264 MP4 export with 1920×1080 dimensions, original audio stream, and zero watermarks. | 16 / 20 Free tier exports native 1080p H.264 MP4 video (2.40 MB) retaining original dimensions and audio with corner watermark. |
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