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RAR.now vs XLS.now

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RAR.now compared with XLS.now
DetailRAR.now logo RAR.nowXLS.now logo XLS.now
What it doesOnline RAR converter with REST API, batch processing, and file tools REST API for converting Excel and XLS spreadsheets programmatically
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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)16 −1 (down) since last check30 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)137
Referring domains (Majestic)62

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