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Convertio alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Convertio: files must be uploaded to a third-party server, and paid plans use credits that bigger files burn faster. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Convertio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CloudConvert currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CloudConvert logoCloudConvertFree plan + paid—NoWeb5 of 568.8
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
5File Converter logoFile ConverterOpen source—YesWindows4 of 450.0
6FoFormat FactoryFree—NoWindows5 of 549.0
7Online-Convert logoOnline-ConvertFree plan + paid€13 for 480 credits (pay as you go)NoWeb5 of 542.3
  1. CloudConvert logo

    1. CloudConvertTop pick

    Best for: Developers needing a conversion API, and users who want reliable document conversions

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Convertio

    Strong on documents and RAW/CAD formats, with a well-documented API and EU-based company.

    Pros

    • Mature API with storage integrations and team billing
    • Credit packages never expire, so occasional users don't pay monthly
    • Licensed engines for higher-fidelity PDF to Office output
    • Fine-grained options for media conversions

    Cons

    • Free tier capped at 10 conversions a day
    • PDF to Office conversions cost several credits each
    • Files must be uploaded to a remote server
    Visit CloudConvert 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 CloudConvert a good Convertio alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    10 conversions per day
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formats
    212
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2012
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Company
    Lunaweb GmbH, Munich
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudconvert.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit packages
    Never expire
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudconvert.com(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 Convertio

    Free open-source video transcoder that works offline, for large video files.

    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 Convertio 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 Convertio

    Long-running converter with Windows and Mac desktop apps and simple flat monthly plans.

    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 Convertio 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 Convertio

    A generous daily free allowance and extra compression and editing 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 Convertio 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. File Converter logo

    5. File Converter

    Best for: Windows users who want one-click image, audio and video conversions from the right-click menu

    Open sourceWindows

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Convertio

    Free open-source Windows tool that converts files from the right-click menu on your own PC, so nothing is uploaded and there's no size cap.

    Pros

    • Works directly from the Explorer context menu
    • Converts images, audio, video and documents in one tool
    • Free, GPL-licensed, with no ads or data collection
    • Customisable conversion presets

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Few image adjustments beyond format, size and quality
    • Office document conversion requires Microsoft Office
    Visit File Converter 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 File Converter a good Convertio alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Context menu
    Windows Explorer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026file-converter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows 7/8/10/11
    Checked Nov 8, 2026file-converter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Ads or tracking
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026file-converter.io(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Fo

    6. Format Factory

    Best for: Windows users who want one free program for occasional video, audio, image and PDF conversions

    FreeWindows

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Convertio

    Free Windows converter for video, audio, images and documents that works offline, without Convertio's upload size limits.

    Pros

    • Free, with no paid tier needed for conversions
    • Covers video, audio, images, disc ripping and PDFs in one app
    • Can repair damaged video and audio files
    • Interface available in dozens of languages

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Closed source, unlike HandBrake
    • Large download (about 160 MB) with many features most people won't use
    Visit Format Factory Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    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 Format Factory a good Convertio alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pcfreetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pcfreetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Disc ripping
    Blu-ray, DVD and audio CD
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pcfreetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PDF conversion
    PDF to TXT, DOC, Excel and images
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pcfreetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    62
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pcfreetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Online-Convert logo

    7. 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 Convertio

    Covers more formats, including CAD and ebooks, with a free tier and credit packs.

    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 Convertio 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 Convertio alternative for…

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

CloudConvert logo

Best Convertio alternative for most people

CloudConvert

Strong on documents and RAW/CAD formats, with a well-documented API and EU-based company.

HandBrake logo

Best Convertio alternative for a free option

HandBrake

Free open-source video transcoder that works offline, for large video files.

Za

Best Convertio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zamzar

Long-running converter with Windows and Mac desktop apps and simple flat monthly plans.

File Converter logo

Best Convertio alternative for open source

File Converter

Free open-source Windows tool that converts files from the right-click menu on your own PC, so nothing is uploaded and there's no size cap.

HandBrake logo

Best Convertio alternative for Mac

HandBrake

Free open-source video transcoder that works offline, for large video files.

Fo

Best Convertio alternative for Windows

Format Factory

Free Windows converter for video, audio, images and documents that works offline, without Convertio's upload size limits.

HandBrake logo

Best Convertio alternative for Linux

HandBrake

Free open-source video transcoder that works offline, for large video files.

FreeConvert logo

Best Convertio alternative for working in the browser

FreeConvert

A generous daily free allowance and extra compression and editing tools.

Convertio alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Convertio?

CloudConvert ranks first right now. Strong on documents and RAW/CAD formats, with a well-documented API and EU-based company. HandBrake and Zamzar follow it in our ranking.

Convertio vs CloudConvert: what's the difference?

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

Is Convertio free?

Convertio is free with paid plans. Starting price: $11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearly. Checked on Convertio's own site, November 2026.

How much do Convertio alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Convertio alternatives: Zamzar, $12/month (Basic); FreeConvert, $12.99/month (Basic); 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 Convertio?

Yes. CloudConvert (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 Convertio?

Yes: HandBrake and File Converter.

Which Convertio alternatives work on Linux?

HandBrake runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Convertio?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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