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| Fact | HankPDF | Xodo Compress PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | The README gives a target of 8–15× typical compression and up to 200× on text-dominant scans, while warning that already-efficient files may not shrink. | The online tool compresses PDFs using Low or High compression levels. |
HankPDF plans
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Xodo Compress PDF plans
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- Free online PDF compressorFree
- Xodo Web$7.99 a month
- Xodo Document Suite$8.99 a month
- Xodo Desktop (PDF Studio)$9.99 a month
- PDF Studio perpetual license$240, paid once
Pick HankPDF if…
HankPDF suits people handling scanned medical or legal PDFs who want local compression, as well as developers who want a Python API. Its CLI and self-hosted options also fit users comfortable installing and managing software.
Pick Xodo Compress PDF if…
It suits people who need to compress PDFs online or want compression alongside document tools across web, desktop, or mobile. The desktop option is relevant for users who need offline use or batch PDF operations.