Aconvert vs Zamzar API

Aconvert8.2Visit Zamzar API7.7Visit

Higher score Aconvert #2 in File Converter Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Aconvert

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Zamzar API #3 in File Converter Software 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $25/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Zamzar API

• Aconvert fits best

  Free online conversion across many file types

• Zamzar API fits best

  Applications needing broad conversion through an API

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Side by side

Feature	Aconvert 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Zamzar API 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.7
Ranking	#2 in File Converter Software	#3 in File Converter Software
Best for	Free online conversion across many file types	Applications needing broad conversion through an API
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$25/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aconvert 1/3 · Zamzar API 0/3
Batch conversion	✓ (best)	Not published
Offline conversion	Not published	Not published
Output quality controls	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported file types	Not published	Not published
Max file size	Not published	Not published
Conversion platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Converts documents, images, video, audio, ebooks, icons, and archives Supports batch conversion, OCR, and online file URLs Connects with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox	Converts between more than 1,100 formats through REST jobs Transfers files via HTTP, FTP, SFTP and Amazon S3 Offers Java, PHP and Python SDKs, plus usage monitoring
Cons	Online conversion requires uploading files to temporary storage Android apps are needed for offline conversion No REST API is available	Startup limits files to 50 MB and stores them for 2 days Paid plans start at $25 per month, before any overages API-focused service rather than a casual desktop converter
Our verdict	Aconvert is a free file conversion service for people who need to move among document, image, video, audio, ebook, icon, and archive formats. It runs in a web browser, accepts local uploads or online file URLs, and supports Android apps… Read the review →	Zamzar API is a cloud-based REST service for converting documents, images, audio, video, CAD files, eBooks and other formats. It is aimed at developers building file conversion into applications, particularly when inputs and outputs span… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Aconvert — where it wins

  • Converts documents, images, video, audio, ebooks, icons, and archives
  • Supports batch conversion, OCR, and online file URLs
  • Connects with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox

  Where it doesn't

  • Online conversion requires uploading files to temporary storage
  • Android apps are needed for offline conversion
  • No REST API is available

• Zamzar API — where it wins

  • Converts between more than 1,100 formats through REST jobs
  • Transfers files via HTTP, FTP, SFTP and Amazon S3
  • Offers Java, PHP and Python SDKs, plus usage monitoring

  Where it doesn't

  • Startup limits files to 50 MB and stores them for 2 days
  • Paid plans start at $25 per month, before any overages
  • API-focused service rather than a casual desktop converter

• Aconvert8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free converter with broad format coverage, batch processing, OCR, and cloud storage connections.

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• Zamzar API7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $25/mo

  A format-rich conversion API with credit-based monthly plans and developer SDKs.

  Visit Zamzar APIFull verdict →