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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | videosmaller.com | kapwing.com | Switch / compare |
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| Text to speech | Not tested in topic | 95/100 MP3 · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 94/100 MP4 · Output attached | 89/100 MP4 · Output attached | Active task |
| AI video & audio dubbing | Not tested in topic | 94/100 MP4 · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | VideoSmaller Video compression 94/100 Seven-aspect task score 100% free without registration, directly exporting 1080p original-resolution unwatermarked MP4 (67.78% size reduction, 3.1x compression ratio) in 22.54s server transcoding time; the page displays ads but offers an explicit server file deletion link. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 | Kapwing Video compression 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Kapwing integrates robust video compression directly into its cloud studio. It compressed the 3.97 MB benchmark video down to 0.92 MB (a 76.72% file size reduction) while preserving 100% duration and smooth AV sync, exportable as a 720p MP4. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-02 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | VideoSmaller 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 500MB file limit, unlimited conversions MP4/AVI/MOV video compression, low compression quality mode, scale video width, remove audio 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All features are 100% free without sign-up or payment, supporting files up to 500MB. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified VideoSmaller Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | Sitewide video creation, AI tools, and collaborative workspace pricing · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free 10 credits, 5 GB cloud storage, video exports up to 4 minutes Basic video recording, transitions, auto-subtitling preview (up to 10 min), TTS preview (up to 1 min)；Watermarked exports, 720p resolution cap, 4-minute export length limit；Free forever；No expiration Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 24/month — Monthly 1,000 credits/month, 200 GB cloud storage, 6 GB file uploads, exports up to 2 hours No watermark, 4K resolution exports, unlimited projects, Brand Kit, collaborative workspace, up to 1,000 min/mo auto-subtitles；Auto-renews monthly at $24/month Rules [1] [2]Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 192/year Annual 1,000 credits/month, 200 GB cloud storage, 6 GB file uploads, exports up to 2 hours No watermark, 4K resolution exports, unlimited projects, Brand Kit, collaborative workspace, up to 1,000 min/mo auto-subtitles；Billed annually at $192/year ($16/mo equivalent, saves 33%) Rules [3] [4]Business (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 64/month — Monthly 4,000 credits/month, 800 GB cloud storage Everything in Pro, voice cloning, lip sync, add-on credit purchases, up to 4,000 min/mo subtitles；Auto-renews monthly at $64/month Rules [1] [2]Business (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 600/year Annual 4,000 credits/month, 800 GB cloud storage Everything in Pro, voice cloning, lip sync, add-on credit purchases, up to 4,000 min/mo subtitles；Billed annually at $600/year ($50/mo equivalent, saves ~22%) Rules [3] [4]Enterprise2026-10-29 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom credits and custom cloud storage capacity Dedicated account manager, priority support, SAML SSO, onboarding, and custom billing；Requires contacting sales for enterprise contract；Contract renewal；Per contract duration 6 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier includes 10 credits (watermarked, up to 4 min, 720p); Pro plan is $24/mo or $192/yr ($16/mo equivalent, saves 33%); Business plan is $64/mo or $600/yr ($50/mo equivalent); Enterprise tier offers custom quotas. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Kapwing Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Unlimited free usage with no daily limits or login barriers | Free tier allows video compression exports without credit deduction (up to 720p resolution, 4-minute limit) |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -67.78% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Pass | Size reduction: -76.72% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Fail |
| Fixture findings | Perfect preservation of original 1920x1080 Full HD resolution and stereo audio, with zero watermarks or visible compression artifacts. | Delivered a 4.3x compression ratio with audio fully preserved. Server wait clocked at 30.27s. Free exports are capped at 720p with a watermark; 1080p requires Pro. |
| Original historical observation | VideoSmaller compresses the 3.97 MB 1080p 30fps anchor down to 1.28 MB under default settings with crisp visual quality, no visible compression artifacts, full audio sync, and zero added watermarks. | Uploaded 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p) video. Adjusting compression slider achieved 0.92 MB export (76.72% reduction, 4.3x ratio) with 100% duration retention. |
| 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, zero watermark) | 720p MP4 video (with Kapwing watermark) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1920 × 1080 | 1280 × 720 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 22.54s · End-to-end reference: 22.54s | Network-observed server wait: 30.27s · End-to-end reference: 30.27s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-02 · 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 (direct browser utility) | Google OAuth, Apple ID, Email & Password, SAML SSO |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Simple form upload and direct submission; completion is marked with a clear green download box and instant deletion link; contains display ads but no intrusive interstitial blockers (28/30). | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | FileConverto | Kapwing, Inc. |
| Recorded origin | United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2017 | Domain registered in 2017 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Continuously operated and maintained by the FileConverto team since 2017, focusing on practical format conversion and compression utilities with reliable long-term service (16/20). | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Maintained by the FileConverto team specializing in straightforward file conversion and compression utilities. | Founded by former Google employees; backed by Kleiner Perkins and CRV; widely adopted worldwide. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Processing location unconfirmed | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | Google Tag Manager · Segment · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Encrypted via HTTPS throughout; uploaded media processed via automated pipeline and purged automatically after 3 hours, with an immediate manual purge link provided on the result page (13/15). | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 35 / 35 100% completely free and open without registration, no paid subscription tiers, no hidden fees, and no credit card trial traps (35/35). | |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Simple form upload and direct submission; completion is marked with a clear green download box and instant deletion link; contains display ads but no intrusive interstitial blockers (28/30). | |
| Background & reputation | 16 / 20 Continuously operated and maintained by the FileConverto team since 2017, focusing on practical format conversion and compression utilities with reliable long-term service (16/20). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Encrypted via HTTPS throughout; uploaded media processed via automated pipeline and purged automatically after 3 hours, with an immediate manual purge link provided on the result page (13/15). | |
| Task quality | 64.2 / 65 Under default standard settings, compresses the 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p 30fps) anchor video down to 1.28 MB (67.78% reduction, 3.1× ratio), flawlessly preserving 1080p native resolution, audio track, and full 10.0s duration (64.2/65). | 62 / 65 Size Reduction: -76.72% (3.97 MB → 0.92 MB, 4.3× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: No |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Completely free guest export delivering 1080p native MP4 compressed video (1.28 MB) with zero watermarks or artificial quality degradation (20/20). | 17 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 720p MP4 video (with Kapwing watermark) |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 Cloud processing cluster transcode and direct download ready in 22.54 seconds (11.0/15). | 10 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 30.27s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 30.27s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
