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Sygal compared with RAR.now
DetailSygal logo SygalRAR.now logo RAR.now
What it doesDocument to Markdown converter, local-first Online RAR converter with REST API, batch processing, and file tools
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inFR Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingSygal Solo + CLI: €25 (launch offer, normally €29) one-time payment, 2 seats; Sygal CLI: €22 one-time payment, 1 seat 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
  • 29 supported document and image formats including PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, email, EPUB
  • Clean Markdown output and structured JSON
  • Native preview of original document next to conversion result
  • Edit the result before exporting
  • OCR with choice of provider and your own API key
  • Direct import from URL
  • Persistent local library with full-text search
  • Token count shown on every document
  • Batch conversion
  • Command-line interface for scripts and pipelines
  • 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
  • 100% local processing - documents never leave your machine except OCR images and imported URLs
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or usage limits
  • 2 to 7x lighter token usage compared to raw documents for AI
  • Choose your own OCR provider with your API key
  • Converts to consistent clean Markdown and JSON from 29 format types
  • 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)15 −1 (down) since last check16 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)62
Citation Flow (Majestic)2513
Referring domains (Majestic)776

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