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CloudConvert alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll file converters

Top picks

  • Convertio logo

    Best overall

    Convertio

    Starting price: $11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearly

  • HandBrake logo

    Best free option

    HandBrake

    Open source

  • HandBrake logo

    Best open source

    HandBrake

    Open source

Common reasons people leave CloudConvert: free tier capped at 10 conversions a day, and PDF to Office conversions cost several credits each. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CloudConvert, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Convertio currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Convertio logoConvertioFree plan + paid$11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearlyNoWeb4 of 468.8
2HandBrake logoHandBrakeOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 466.2
3ZaZamzarFree plan + paid$12/month (Basic)NoWeb, Windows, macOS5 of 564.8
4FreeConvert logoFreeConvertFree plan + paid$12.99/month (Basic)NoWeb5 of 561.8
5Smallpdf logoSmallpdfFree plan + paid$9 a month, billed yearly (Pro)NoWeb, Windows, iOS +17 of 750.0
6Online-Convert logoOnline-ConvertFree plan + paid€13 for 480 credits (pay as you go)NoWeb5 of 542.3
  1. Convertio logo

    1. ConvertioTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who needs a quick one-off conversion in the browser on any device

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudConvert

    Similar browser converter with OCR and video tools and simple subscription tiers.

    Pros

    • Very wide format coverage across media types
    • Advanced options for video and audio conversions
    • API and CLI for automation
    • Uploaded files deleted immediately, outputs within a day

    Cons

    • Files must be uploaded to a third-party server
    • Paid plans use credits that bigger files burn faster
    • No refunds after upgrading to a paid plan
    Visit Convertio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Convertio a good CloudConvert alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Formats
    300+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026convertio.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Conversion pairs
    25,600+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026convertio.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026convertio.co(opens source in a new tab)
    File deletion
    Outputs deleted after 24 hours
    Checked Nov 8, 2026convertio.co(opens source in a new tab)
  2. HandBrake logo

    2. HandBrake

    Best for: Anyone who needs to shrink, convert or batch-encode video files for free

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudConvert

    Offline and free for video, so large files never leave your computer.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and needs no account
    • Device and web presets for quick conversions
    • Hardware-accelerated encoding on most GPUs
    • Batch queue and command-line version

    Cons

    • Not an editor: only basic cropping and filters
    • Cannot rip copy-protected discs by itself
    • Many encoder settings can confuse newcomers
    Visit HandBrake Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HandBrake a good CloudConvert alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free, no account
    Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS requirement
    macOS 10.13 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux distribution
    Flatpak via Flathub
    Checked Nov 8, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Za

    3. Zamzar

    Best for: People who want a simple converter with cloud imports and a desktop app

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudConvert

    Adds Windows and Mac desktop apps and email-based conversions.

    Pros

    • Very broad format support, including CAD and 3D
    • Imports from Dropbox, Google Drive, Box and OneDrive
    • Desktop app for Windows and Mac
    • Monthly plans with no long-term contract

    Cons

    • Free conversions capped at 50 MB per file
    • Desktop app allows only 25 free conversions
    • Conversions can take several minutes
    Visit Zamzar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zamzar a good CloudConvert alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Converting since
    2006
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formats
    1,100+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free file size limit
    50 MB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12/month (Basic)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026secure.zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    Windows and Mac
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. FreeConvert logo

    4. FreeConvert

    Best for: Casual users who convert or compress a few files a day without an account

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudConvert

    A larger free daily allowance for casual users plus compression tools.

    Pros

    • Useful daily free allowance with no signup
    • Compression and simple editing tools alongside conversion
    • Imports from cloud drives and URLs
    • Failed tasks are refunded automatically

    Cons

    • Free use limited to 5 conversion minutes per file
    • Ads on the free tier
    • Files are processed on remote servers
    Visit FreeConvert Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FreeConvert a good CloudConvert alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    20 conversion minutes per day
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freeconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12.99/month (Basic)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freeconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Conversions
    1,500+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freeconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File deletion
    After 8 hours
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freeconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Launched
    2018
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freeconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Smallpdf logo

    5. Smallpdf

    Best for: People who need quick PDF conversions and fixes from any browser

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudConvert

    Better if most of your conversions are PDF to and from Word, Excel or images, with editing and e-signing in the same place.

    Pros

    • Very simple drag-and-drop tools
    • Works on any computer with a browser
    • Security certifications and stated file deletion

    Cons

    • Free use is capped daily
    • Files must be uploaded for most tasks
    • Deeper editing is limited compared with desktop editors
    Visit Smallpdf Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Smallpdf a good CloudConvert alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, after the trial
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2013, Switzerland
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9 a month, billed yearly (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $12 a month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $7 per seat/month billed yearly, minimum 2 seats
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smallpdf.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Online-Convert logo

    6. Online-Convert

    Best for: People who need occasional file conversions in the browser across many formats

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudConvert

    Similar browser converter with pay-as-you-go credits that roll over and extra compression tools.

    Pros

    • Covers documents, media, ebooks, archives and CAD formats
    • Free tier works without payment details
    • Pay-as-you-go credits roll over for a year
    • Free paid access for students and educators

    Cons

    • Free use has file size, queue and processing-time limits
    • Credit costs vary by task, so totals are hard to predict upfront
    • Files must be uploaded to a third-party server
    Visit Online-Convert Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Online-Convert a good CloudConvert alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Supported formats
    250+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026online-convert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with daily renewing test credits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026online-convert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €13 for 480 credits (pay as you go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026online-convert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026online-convert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education
    Free for students and educators
    Checked Nov 8, 2026online-convert.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best CloudConvert alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Convertio logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for most people

Convertio

Similar browser converter with OCR and video tools and simple subscription tiers.

HandBrake logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for a free option

HandBrake

Offline and free for video, so large files never leave your computer.

Za

Best CloudConvert alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zamzar

Adds Windows and Mac desktop apps and email-based conversions.

HandBrake logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for open source

HandBrake

Offline and free for video, so large files never leave your computer.

HandBrake logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for Mac

HandBrake

Offline and free for video, so large files never leave your computer.

Smallpdf logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for Windows

Smallpdf

Better if most of your conversions are PDF to and from Word, Excel or images, with editing and e-signing in the same place.

HandBrake logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for Linux

HandBrake

Offline and free for video, so large files never leave your computer.

Smallpdf logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for iPhone and Android

Smallpdf

Better if most of your conversions are PDF to and from Word, Excel or images, with editing and e-signing in the same place.

FreeConvert logo

Best CloudConvert alternative for working in the browser

FreeConvert

A larger free daily allowance for casual users plus compression tools.

CloudConvert alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CloudConvert?

Convertio ranks first right now. Similar browser converter with OCR and video tools and simple subscription tiers. HandBrake and Zamzar follow it in our ranking.

CloudConvert vs Convertio: what's the difference?

Both CloudConvert and Convertio are free with paid plans. Both run on Web.

Is CloudConvert free?

CloudConvert is free with paid plans. Free plan: 10 conversions per day. Checked on CloudConvert's own site, November 2026.

How much do CloudConvert alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked CloudConvert alternatives: Convertio, $11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearly; Zamzar, $12/month (Basic); FreeConvert, $12.99/month (Basic); Smallpdf, $9 a month, billed yearly (Pro); Online-Convert, €13 for 480 credits (pay as you go). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to CloudConvert?

Yes. Convertio (free plan + paid), HandBrake (open source), Zamzar (free plan + paid) and FreeConvert (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to CloudConvert?

Yes: HandBrake.

Which CloudConvert alternatives work on Linux?

HandBrake runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from CloudConvert?

The complaints we hear most: free tier capped at 10 conversions a day; PDF to Office conversions cost several credits each; files must be uploaded to a remote server.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces CloudConvert, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.