iText pdfOptimizer vs Xodo Compress PDF

iText pdfOptimizer9.1Visit Xodo Compress PDF8.6Visit

Higher score iText pdfOptimizer #2 in PDF Compression Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit iText

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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

• iText pdfOptimizer fits best

  Developers embedding PDF optimization

• Xodo Compress PDF fits best

  Users wanting compression across many devices

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Side by side

Feature	iText pdfOptimizer 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Xodo Compress PDF 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#2 in PDF Compression Software	#7 in PDF Compression Software
Best for	Developers embedding PDF optimization	Users wanting compression across many devices
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$7.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	3 days
Free trial length	30 days	3 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Integrations	5 integrations	3 integrations
Features iText pdfOptimizer 2/3 · Xodo Compress PDF 2/3
Batch compression	✓	✓
Offline desktop app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Compression modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	api, self_hosted	web, windows, macos, linux, android, ios
Our review
Pros	Preset and custom profiles cover high, mid, low, and lossless compression. Optimizes images, fonts, streams, color spaces, and document structure. Supports batch processing, automation, size checks, and custom reports.	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	Commercial licensing uses custom or volume-based pricing. The AGPLv3 option requires disclosure of the application's full source code. Designed for Java and .NET integrations rather than general browser use.	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	iText pdfOptimizer is a developer-focused add-on for the iText Core PDF library, intended for teams embedding PDF optimization into Java or .NET applications. It can optimize PDFs for file size or processing speed through configurable… 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

• iText pdfOptimizer — where it wins

  • Preset and custom profiles cover high, mid, low, and lossless compression.
  • Optimizes images, fonts, streams, color spaces, and document structure.
  • Supports batch processing, automation, size checks, and custom reports.

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial licensing uses custom or volume-based pricing.
  • The AGPLv3 option requires disclosure of the application's full source code.
  • Designed for Java and .NET integrations rather than general browser use.

• 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

• iText pdfOptimizer9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A developer-focused PDF optimizer with detailed controls, automation, and flexible licensing.

  Visit iTextFull 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 →