CloudConvert vs Convertio: free limits compared
Both convert almost anything to almost anything. The difference is where the free tier stops, and that decides which one you should keep bookmarked.
| CloudConvert | Convertio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free allowance | 25 conversions/day | Daily time budget |
| Max file size | 1 GB | 100 MB |
| Video support | Yes, real transcoding | Yes, capped by size |
| Account | Not required | Not required |
| Queue priority | Deprioritised on free | Faster on documents |
| Best at | Video, audio, large files | Documents, ebooks, odd formats |
Pick CloudConvert if…
Keep CloudConvert for video and anything large. The 1 GB file ceiling and real encoders mean a 700 MB MOV actually converts, where most free tools reject it at upload.
Pick Convertio if…
Keep Convertio for documents and ebooks where you convert a few small files a day. It is quicker to finish because the queue is less contended, and the format matrix covers obscure pairs CloudConvert skips.
Which is cheaper if I convert daily?
CloudConvert's paid packages are better value for volume; Convertio's subscription is easier to justify if you only convert documents.
Do either add watermarks?
No. Both free tiers restrict count or size, not branding.
Can I convert a 500 MB video for free?
On CloudConvert, yes, within the daily count. On Convertio the 100 MB per-file limit blocks it outright.