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Browse this task →| Criterion | Rotato Video compression 98/100 Seven-aspect task score Rotato Web Video Compressor executes 100% client-side via WebCodecs and WebAssembly with zero cloud byte uploads, reducing a 3.97 MB 1080p video by 68.09% to 1.27 MB in just 3.2s while preserving full 1920×1080 resolution, audio track, and watermark-free export, earning an overall score of 98. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-03 | VEED Video compression 86/100 Seven-aspect task score Free accounts can export 720p H.264 MP4 compressed videos (66.63% size reduction, 3.0x compression ratio) with complete duration and audio retention, but exports carry a VEED watermark and cloud rendering takes 60.08 seconds. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Rotato free trial and lifetime one-time licensing plans · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Trial2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free Explore 3D camera controls, animation presets, and live Metal rendering Full UI drag-and-drop import and real-time animation playback；Exported images and video renders include Rotato watermark Basic (One-time)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 79 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time payment for lifetime use, all phone mockups, 6 months free updates Watermark-free 4K export, ProRes4444/H.265 exports, clay mode, multiple shadows Standard (One-time)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 89 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time payment for lifetime use, all 30+ device models, 12 months free updates Multi-device scenes, 8K supersampling export, 18 premium video templates, Figma plugin Premium (One-time)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 199 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time payment for lifetime use, all 30+ devices, 100 premium video templates, 12mo updates All video template packs (multi-device, web scroll), 2 website templates, path tracing 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free trial provides unlimited live rendering (watermarked exports); paid editions are one-time lifetime licenses: Basic ($79 one-time, phones only), Standard ($89 one-time, 30+ devices, 1yr updates), and Premium ($199 one-time, 100+ templates). Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Rotato Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | Sitewide video editing, subtitle generation, and AI video creation pricing · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free Basic video editing preview, no credit card required Access to basic video editing tools, filters, and subtitles；VEED watermark on export, 720p resolution limit, limited AI credits；Free forever；No expiration Creator (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 25/month — Monthly 500 Credits/month (~125 AI videos), 1 editor seat No watermark, 1080p Full HD exports, unlimited video length, 10 hrs/mo subtitles, 15+ AI tools；Auto-renews monthly at $25/month; no 4K export Rules [1] [2]Creator (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 120/year Annual 6,000 Credits/year (~1,500 AI videos), 1 editor seat No watermark, 1080p Full HD exports, unlimited video length, 120 hrs/yr subtitles, 15+ AI tools；Billed annually at $120/year ($10/mo equivalent, saves 60%) Rules [3] [4]Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 45/month — Monthly 1,500 Credits/month (~375 AI videos), 1 editor seat Everything in Creator, 4K export quality, 50GB storage, 50+ languages translation, unlimited auto subtitles, multiple brand kits；Auto-renews monthly at $45/month Rules [1] [2]Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 228/year Annual 18,000 Credits/year (~4,500 AI videos), 1 editor seat Everything in Creator, 4K export quality, 50GB storage, 50+ languages translation, unlimited auto subtitles, multiple brand kits；Billed annually at $228/year ($19/mo equivalent, saves ~58%) Rules [3] [4]Enterprise2026-10-29 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom AI credits, centralized team and workspace management Centralized team management, video review mode, privacy controls, customer success manager；Requires contacting sales for enterprise agreement；Contract renewal；Per contract duration 6 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free trial available without credit card (watermarked, 720p); Creator plan is $25/mo or $120/yr ($10/mo equivalent, saves 60%); Pro plan is $45/mo or $228/yr ($19/mo equivalent); Enterprise tier offers custom terms. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified VEED Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Not verified | Free exports carry a VEED watermark; no rigid daily compression counter |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -68.09% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10.01s · 1080p preserved: Pass | Size reduction: -66.63% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Fail |
| Fixture findings | Client-side WASM compression reduced file size by 68.09% while fully preserving 1920×1080 resolution, audio track, and 10.01s duration with watermark-free MP4 export. | Compressed video remains crisp and audio stays in sync; a translucent VEED watermark is overlaid at top-right and resolution downscales from 1080p to 720p. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 1080p 30fps anchor video (anchor_videocompress_v1, 3.97 MB) to Rotato video compressor (tools.rotato.app/compress); compressed locally in-browser via WebCodecs/WASM in 3.2s, reducing size by 68.09% to 1.27 MB, preserving audio track and 1080p resolution with native watermark-free MP4 export (01_landing.png, 02_result.png). | VEED compresses the 3.97 MB 1080p 30fps anchor into a 1.33 MB 720p MP4 file under default standard settings with smooth playback, preserved audio sync, and a translucent top-right VEED logo. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| 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 H.264 MP4 native export, watermark-free) | 1280×720 (720p H.264 MP4 native export, with VEED watermark) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 1280 × 720 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 0s · End-to-end reference: 3.2s | Network-observed server wait: 60.08s · End-to-end reference: 60.08s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-03 · 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 | No login required for web tool | Supports Google OAuth, Apple ID, and email login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Web video compressor studio supports one-click compression after upload; export panel clearly distinguishes free 720p download from premium 1080p watermark-free options without deceptive blockers (26/30). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Rotato / Morten Just | VEED Limited |
| Recorded origin | Copenhagen, Denmark / US | London, United Kingdom |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2018 | Domain registered in 2018 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | UK registered entity (VEED Limited) backed by Sequoia Capital with mature and lawful operations (16.5/20). |
| External reputation record | Celebrated 3D mockup and animation tool created by former Google interaction designer Morten Just. | Founded by Sabba Keynejad and Timur Mamedov; raised $35M from Sequoia Capital in 2022 with global enterprise adoption. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Tag Manager | Google Tag Manager · Segment · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Video processed within secure cloud infrastructure; projects can be renamed or permanently trashed from the workspace (13/15). |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 32 / 35 Public pricing page clearly details Free plan allowances versus Creator ($10/mo billed annually) and Pro ($19/mo) tiers, explicitly noting 720p cap and watermark on the free tier (32/35). | |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Web video compressor studio supports one-click compression after upload; export panel clearly distinguishes free 720p download from premium 1080p watermark-free options without deceptive blockers (26/30). | |
| Background & reputation | 16.5 / 20 UK registered entity (VEED Limited) backed by Sequoia Capital with mature and lawful operations (16.5/20). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Video processed within secure cloud infrastructure; projects can be renamed or permanently trashed from the workspace (13/15). | |
| Task quality | 64 / 65 Size Reduction: -68.09% (3.97 MB → 1.27 MB, 3.13× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10.01s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: Yes | 60.8 / 65 Under default standard settings, compresses the 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p 30fps) anchor video down to 1.33 MB (66.63% reduction, 3.0× ratio), preserving full duration and audio track with solid visual quality (60.8/65). |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 1920×1080 (1080p H.264 MP4 native export, watermark-free) | 17 / 20 Free account exports standard 720p MP4 video with a subtle top-right VEED watermark; full 1080p resolution and watermark removal require Creator subscription (17/20). |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 0s (API mode: client_wasm; network upload 0s / end-to-end 3.2s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 8 / 15 Server-side transcode and cloud rendering completed in 60.08 seconds (8.0/15). |
