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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | pdfjetty.com | products.groupdocs.app | Switch / compare |
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| PDF to Word | 96/100 DOCX · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | 98/100 PDF · Output attached | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | Active task |
| Scanned PDF OCR | 96/100 TXT · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | 99/100 PDF · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | PDF Jetty PDF compression 98/100 Seven-aspect task score PDF Jetty (SmartTeddy, Inc.) delivers a 100% free, login-free PDF compression experience. Benchmarked cloud server processing completed in 3.19s, achieving a 78.76% file size reduction (1,659 KB to 352.4 KB) while preserving 100% of selectable vector text and table layouts with zero watermarks or quotas. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-03 | GroupDocs Free Online Apps PDF compression 97/100 Seven-aspect task score GroupDocs PDF Compress reduced the 1.66 MB benchmark document to 89.6 KB (-94.60% reduction) in default Medium mode in just 1.29s of server processing, fully preserving 100% selectable vector text and two-page tables with direct download. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-03 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | PDF Jetty 100% free online PDF processing service · 2026-11-02 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-11-02 ↗ Free Free Free 100% free without login across 106 tools; homepage upload chooser supports up to 100MB per file; AI tools subject to a fair hourly limit Full access to all 106 online tools including editing, conversion, compression, merging, OCR, and AI features；Homepage chooser specifies 100MB file limit; AI tools have a fair hourly limit without fixed public numeric caps；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 106 free tools without sign-up, trial, subscription, or card requirements; homepage upload chooser specifies up to 100MB per file; FAQ notes AI tools have a fair hourly limit (no numeric allowance stated); processing varies by tool between browser and server. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified PDF Jetty Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-11-02 Capture 1 ↗ PDF Jetty Terms and Pricing Conditions ↗ · 2026-11-02 Capture 1 ↗ | GroupDocs App free tier and Premium monthly subscription · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Free usage across 15+ apps; compress 5 ops/day (20MB), conversion 2 ops/day (20MB), merge 5 ops/day (100MB) Standard access to conversions, merging, compression, and difference comparison；Limited daily operations, single file batch on free tier；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access Premium Monthly2026-10-31 ↗ USD 7/month — Monthly 1,000 operations per day per app, 30-50 batch limit, 500MB total merge limit Full access to all 15+ apps, priority processing, higher batch caps, technical support；20-50MB per file cap based on application category；Renews monthly at $7/mo, cancel anytime in dashboard；Valid during active billing period 2 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier covers basic operations across 15+ tools (20-50MB limits, 2-5 operations/day); Premium Plan is $7/month (cancel anytime) expanding daily operations to 1,000 tasks with batch support. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified GroupDocs App Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free support for single files up to 100MB with unlimited conversions | Three compression presets freely available within free tier size limits |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Modal immediately displays original vs compressed size with direct download button | Extreme/Medium/Low preset cards shown upfront with zero surprise billing |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 78.76% · Output size: 352.4 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes | File reduction: 94.6% · Output size: 89.6 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | The two-page test anchor (anchor_pdfcompress_v1, 1,659 KB) was compressed to 352.4 KB under the recommended preset, achieving a 78.76% reduction (4.71x ratio). Deterministic inspection verified that 4/4 headings, 12/12 table cells, and the page-2 truncation verification code remained 100% selectable vector text without rasterization. | 94.60% size reduction (1,659.0 KB -> 89.6 KB), 18.51x compression ratio, 4/4 headings and 12/12 table cells perfectly preserved without vector rasterization. |
| Original historical observation | PDF Jetty (https://pdfjetty.com/compress-pdf/) compressed the 1.66 MB test PDF to 352.4 KB in 3.19s server wait; stream inspection confirmed 100% selectable vector text retention. | GroupDocs Medium preset compressed 1,659.0 KB sample to 89.6 KB (-94.60%, 18.51x ratio); PDF stream inspection confirms all vector text and tables preserved, with 1.29s direct download (02_result.png, 03_download.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Everyday office and academic workflows requiring fast, free PDF compression with strict vector clarity | Users needing very fast server processing (1.29s), -94.60% size reduction, and vector text fidelity |
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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 | Complete 2-page watermark-free vector PDF (352.4 KB, 78.76% reduction) | Full 2-page unwatermarked vector PDF (89.6 KB, -94.60%) |
| Watermark observation | No watermark | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Fast single-file processing up to 100MB | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.19s · End-to-end reference: 12.51s | Network-observed server wait: 1.29s · End-to-end reference: 1.29s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-03 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-03 · 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 | Direct access across the platform without registration or login | Compress and download directly without login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | SmartTeddy, Inc. | Aspose Pty Ltd (GroupDocs) |
| Recorded origin | Delaware, United States | Australia |
| Domain history record | SmartTeddy, Inc. online service with disclosed Delaware registered address | Established in 2012 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Offers 106 document and image tools with complete free access and transparent legal terms. | Established commercial brand under Aspose Pty Ltd specializing in enterprise document collaboration. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Merchant Center | Google Tag Manager · Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
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| Task quality | 65 / 65 Size Reduction: -78.76% (1659 KB → 352.4 KB, 4.71× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | 65 / 65 Size Reduction: -94.6% (1659 KB → 89.6 KB, 18.51× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page watermark-free vector PDF (352.4 KB, 78.76% reduction) | 19 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Full 2-page unwatermarked vector PDF (89.6 KB, -94.60%) |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 3.19s (API mode: sync; network upload 9.16s / end-to-end 12.51s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 14.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 1.29s (API mode: cloud_groupdocs_pdf_compress; network upload 2.27s / end-to-end 1.29s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
