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MiCompress vs XLS.now

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MiCompress compared with XLS.now
DetailMiCompress logo MiCompressXLS.now logo XLS.now
What it doesFree online file compressor for images, videos, audio, and documents REST API for converting Excel and XLS spreadsheets programmatically
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan with no account needed (images up to 20MB, audio and documents up to 30MB, videos up to 50MB, up to 5 files per batch). Free Account at $0 forever with all file types up to 100MB. Plus at $9.99/month with files up to 500MB, 1,000 compressions/month, up to 20 files per batch. Pro at $19.99/ One-off credits: 1,000 for $12.00, 5,000 for $60.00, 25,000 for $300.00, 100,000 for $1,200.00. Monthly subscription: $8.40/mo for 1,000 credits, $42.00/mo for 5,000 credits, $210.00/mo for 25,000 credits, $840.00/mo for 100,000 credits. Premium ($9.99/mo) and Premium Plus ($29.99/mo) subscription p
Key features
  • Supports over 100 file formats including images, videos, audio, documents and archives
  • MCP Server integration with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other AI assistants
  • Bank-level 256-bit SSL encryption for all file transfers
  • Automatic file deletion within 1 hour of compression
  • Batch processing to compress multiple files simultaneously
  • No watermarks added to compressed files
  • Progressive Web App installable on desktop and mobile devices
  • Chrome Extension for 1-click access from browser toolbar
  • RESTful API and webhook support for enterprise customers
  • Advanced compression algorithms maintain quality while reducing file size
  • Asynchronous conversion processing with job polling
  • No SDK required, REST API with simple JSON requests
  • Credit-based pricing: 1 credit for standard, 2 for CPU-heavy conversions
  • Rate limiting per minute and monthly quota management
  • Automatic file deletion after 24 hours for guest uploads
  • Multiple converter slugs for different format conversions
  • API usage dashboard with consumption tracking
  • Batch uploads and account management
  • Webhooks and batch API on Premium Plus
  • White-label and commercial license options
What makes it different
  • Works directly in any browser on any device without downloads or installations
  • Core compression features remain 100% free forever with no hidden fees
  • Processes files in seconds using cloud-powered infrastructure
  • No watermarks, logos or branding added to compressed files
  • Integrates with AI assistants via MCP Server for automated compression workflows
  • No SDK or installation required, API key only setup
  • Asynchronous processing for large files without HTTP timeouts
  • Affordable credit-based pricing with no overage charges
  • Automatic refunds for rejected requests
  • Free tier with no credit card required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check30 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)227
Referring domains (Majestic)152

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