BentoPDF
Focus: pdf tools and merge pdf. Shares privacy and open source with VERT. Rated 4.7 (VERT: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
Web App
VERT
A free file converter that does most of its work in your browser.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web, Cross-Platform
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What is VERT?
VERT is a free, open-source file converter for images, audio, documents and video. Most conversions run locally in your browser, so your files are not uploaded, and there are no ads or file size limits. You can use the hosted site or self-host your own copy.
Third-party open-source projects. We are not affiliated with their authors; repositories are provided as-is by their maintainers. Review each project's license, code and security before installing. See our Disclaimer.
Pros: what VERT does well
- Most files never leave your device
- No ads or file size limits
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Video conversion uses a server
- Big files depend on your device's speed
Who VERT is for
Anyone who converts files often and doesn't want to upload them to random sites.
Who can skip it
People who already have desktop software for converting files.
VERT alternatives
Not sold on VERT? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
OmniTools
Focus: online tools, file conversion and self-hosted. Shares open source and github with VERT. Same 4.6 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.6Visit
fzf
Focus: fuzzy finder, command line and shell. Shares open source and github with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.8 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit
bat
Focus: file viewer, command line and developer tool. Shares open source and github with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.7 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Ente
Focus: encrypted photos, 2fa and cloud storage. Shares privacy and open source with VERT. Freemium (VERT: Free). Adds iOS, Android and macOS. Rated 4.7 (VERT: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
scrcpy
Focus: android, screen mirroring and phone control. Shares open source and github with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.7 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Free alternatives to VERT
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
zoxide
Focus: terminal, navigation and command line. Shares open source and github with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Linux and Windows. Rated 4.7 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.7Visit
ConvertX
Focus: documents and self-hosted. Shares file converter and open source with VERT. Adds Linux. Rated 4.5 (VERT: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
4.5Visit
VSCodium
Focus: code editor and vs code. Shares privacy and open source with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
BleachBit
Focus: disk cleaner, free space and cleanup. Shares privacy and open source with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows and Linux. Rated 4.5 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.5Visit
OnionShare
Focus: file sharing, tor and security. Shares privacy and open source with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.5 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Vorta
Focus: backup, encryption and borg. Shares privacy and open source with VERT. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS and Linux. Rated 4.5 (VERT: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.5Visit
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