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XLS.now vs PKPASS Viewer

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XLS.now compared with PKPASS Viewer
DetailXLS.now logo XLS.nowPKPASS Viewer logo PKPASS Viewer
What it doesREST API for converting Excel and XLS spreadsheets programmatically Open .pkpass files online in your browser without uploading them
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingOne-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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)26 no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)717
Referring domains (Majestic)27

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