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RAR.now compared with DropText
DetailRAR.now logo RAR.nowDropText logo DropText
What it doesOnline RAR converter with REST API, batch processing, and file tools Share text and code instantly with auto-expiring links, no signup required
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingGuest: Free, 10 conversions/day, 10 MB file limit. Free Account: Free forever, 20 conversions/day, 50 MB file limit. Premium: €9.99/month, unlimited conversions, 200 MB file limit, 365-day retention, API access (60 req/min). Premium Plus: €29.99/month, everything in Premium plus 1 GB uploads, foreve Free: unlimited text and code sharing with syntax highlighting, QR codes, and auto-expiry up to 1 week (3 months with free account). Pro Monthly: $1.66/mo (billed $19.99 yearly, ₹1,349/yr in India). Elite Monthly: $2.49/mo (billed $29.99 yearly, ₹1,999/yr in India). All paid plans are free until 31
Key features
  • REST API for programmatic conversion with JSON requests
  • Batch file uploads and processing
  • API rate limits and usage tracking via dashboard
  • Automatic file deletion after retention period
  • Image editing and compression tools
  • HTTPS encryption for secure uploads
  • White-label option for Premium Plus with no branding in output
  • Webhooks and batch API on Premium Plus
  • Commercial license for reselling conversions to clients
  • Auto-expiring links that self-destruct from 1 hour to 1 week
  • 28 syntax highlighting languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, SQL, Bash, JSON, YAML
  • QR code generator for every share
  • Real-time sync across devices when signed in
  • Password protection and burn-after-read on Pro and Elite
  • Optional AES-256 end-to-end encryption on Pro and Elite
  • Live collaborative editing with multiple people on Pro and Elite
  • File uploads up to 20MB per share on Pro, 50MB on Elite
  • Paste API for curl and CI/CD with up to 200 pastes a day
  • Word links like amber-otter-42 instead of random characters
What makes it different
  • Free to use with no credit card required for core tools
  • Simple REST API with only three endpoints and no SDK installation needed
  • Credit-based pricing with no overage charges or surprise invoices
  • Refund within 48 hours of first payment if unused
  • Premium Plus at 30% cheaper per credit with monthly subscription
  • No signup or login required to start sharing instantly
  • Genuinely useful free tier with no ads, no paywalls, no dark patterns
  • Live real-time editing visible to all viewers when signed in
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 +3 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)25
Citation Flow (Majestic)1312
Referring domains (Majestic)616

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