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switchfile vs RAR.now

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switchfile compared with RAR.now
Detailswitchfile logo switchfileRAR.now logo RAR.now
What it doesFile conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API Online RAR converter with REST API, batch processing, and file tools
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0 Guest: 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
Key features
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check16 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)013
Referring domains (Majestic)06

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