PDF2Go vs Xodo Compress PDF

PDF2Go8.7Visit Xodo Compress PDF8.6Visit

Higher score PDF2Go #6 in PDF Compression Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit PDF2Go

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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

• PDF2Go fits best

  Users needing target-size compression online

• Xodo Compress PDF fits best

  Users wanting compression across many devices

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Side by side

Feature	PDF2Go 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Xodo Compress PDF 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in PDF Compression Software	#7 in PDF Compression Software
Best for	Users needing target-size compression online	Users wanting compression across many devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$7.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Integrations	2 integrations	3 integrations
Features PDF2Go 2/3 · Xodo Compress PDF 2/3
Batch compression	✓	✓
Offline desktop app	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Compression modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum file size	50 MB	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android	web, windows, macos, linux, android, ios
Our review
Pros	Compress PDFs to a target file size with selectable presets Supports grayscale, image removal, and batch processing Works on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android	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	Free processing is limited, with a 50 MB upload limit Paid plans use credits for monthly processing capacity Advanced automation and desktop access start on the Pro plan	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	PDF2Go is a browser-based PDF editor, converter, and compression service for individuals, professionals, and organizations. Its compression tools include basic and strong modes, selectable presets, target-size compression, grayscale… 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

• PDF2Go — where it wins

  • Compress PDFs to a target file size with selectable presets
  • Supports grayscale, image removal, and batch processing
  • Works on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Free processing is limited, with a 50 MB upload limit
  • Paid plans use credits for monthly processing capacity
  • Advanced automation and desktop access start on the Pro plan

• 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

• PDF2Go8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad PDF toolkit with target-size compression and coverage across web, desktop, and mobile.

  Visit PDF2GoFull 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 →