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RAR.now vs PKPASS Viewer

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RAR.now compared with PKPASS Viewer
DetailRAR.now logo RAR.nowPKPASS Viewer logo PKPASS Viewer
What it doesOnline RAR converter with REST API, batch processing, and file tools Open .pkpass files online in your browser without uploading them
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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: view passes, see barcodes, save as PNG, one-pass PDF. Trip Pass: US$4.90 once for 30 days (multi-pass PDF export). Pro monthly: US$6.90 per month. Pro yearly: US$39 per year.
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
  • View .pkpass files in browser without upload
  • Display pass front, back, barcode and all fields
  • Save pass as PNG image
  • Export to print-ready PDF on A4 or US Letter
  • Barcode drawn at full resolution for scanning and printing
  • Support for multiple barcode formats
  • View raw pass.json for debugging
  • Multi-pass PDF export (2 or 4 per page)
  • Works on Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS
  • License key works on up to 3 devices simultaneously
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
  • Runs entirely in browser—no upload, no server processing, privacy by design
  • Free viewing and single-pass PDF; multi-pass export is the only paid feature
  • Made and maintained by one independent developer with extensive testing
  • Accepts USDT crypto payment for Trip Pass in addition to card
  • 14-day refund policy with no questions asked
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 +3 (up) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)25
Citation Flow (Majestic)1317
Referring domains (Majestic)67

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