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switchfile compared with SaveTools
Detailswitchfile logo switchfileSaveTools logo SaveTools
What it doesFile conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API Free online media downloader supporting over 1000 sites
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
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 Not given
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
  • Download from over 1000 websites
  • Download Instagram Reels, Stories and profile media
  • Bulk download from playlists and galleries
  • Works in browser on all platforms
  • HTTPS encryption for secure downloads
  • Download up to 4K quality video
  • Extract audio as MP3 from videos
  • Download subtitles and transcripts
  • No watermarks on downloads
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
  • Over 50 specialized download tools in one platform
  • Completely free with no hidden charges or premium tiers
  • Lightning-fast downloads with no throttling or limits
  • Privacy-first approach with no data logging or sharing
  • No installation or configuration required
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)010
Citation Flow (Majestic)019
Referring domains (Majestic)05

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