FS PDF Compressor vs Xodo Compress PDF

FS PDF Compressor8.9Visit Xodo Compress PDF8.6Visit

Higher score FS PDF Compressor #4 in PDF Compression Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit GitHub

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Xodo Compress PDF #7 in PDF Compression Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Xodo

• FS PDF Compressor fits best

  Privacy-focused users wanting free desktop compression

• Xodo Compress PDF fits best

  Users wanting compression across many devices

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Side by side

Feature	FS PDF Compressor 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Xodo Compress PDF 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#4 in PDF Compression Software	#7 in PDF Compression Software
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting free desktop compression	Users wanting compression across many devices
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$7.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Features FS PDF Compressor 2/3 · Xodo Compress PDF 2/3
Batch compression	✓	✓
Offline desktop app	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Compression modes	Balanced	Not checked yet
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	macos, windows, linux	web, windows, macos, linux, android, ios
Our review
Pros	Local processing without uploads, accounts, analytics, or telemetry Batch compression for multiple PDFs and folders Native integrations across macOS, Windows, and Linux file managers	Low and High compression with free daily online access Offline batch compression through Xodo PDF Studio Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS coverage
Cons	Desktop-only workflow across macOS, Windows, and Linux Three profiles provide less granular quality control Compression depends on the bundled Ghostscript runtime	Online compression uses an upload and download workflow Compression choices are limited to Low and High Paid plans show annual billing for monthly-priced access
Our verdict	FS PDF Compressor is a free, open-source desktop utility for reducing PDF file sizes locally. It is suited to privacy-focused users, individuals handling documents on their own computers, and teams that need batch compression without… Read the review →	Xodo Compress PDF reduces document file sizes through an online upload, compression, and download workflow. It is aimed at individuals and organizations that handle PDFs across multiple devices, especially users who need both browser-based… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FS PDF Compressor — where it wins

  • Local processing without uploads, accounts, analytics, or telemetry
  • Batch compression for multiple PDFs and folders
  • Native integrations across macOS, Windows, and Linux file managers

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only workflow across macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Three profiles provide less granular quality control
  • Compression depends on the bundled Ghostscript runtime

• Xodo Compress PDF — where it wins

  • Low and High compression with free daily online access
  • Offline batch compression through Xodo PDF Studio
  • Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Online compression uses an upload and download workflow
  • Compression choices are limited to Low and High
  • Paid plans show annual billing for monthly-priced access

• FS PDF Compressor8.9/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused, open-source desktop compressor with batch workflows and three quality profiles.

  Visit GitHubFull verdict →
• Xodo Compress PDF8.6/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A flexible PDF compressor for users moving between web, desktop, and mobile.

  Visit XodoFull verdict →