Comparison
CompressYourVideo vs Media.io
Wondershare's browser-based video tools suite.Here's how we stack up on the axes that actually matter when you need to compress a video.
TL;DR
Media.io is part of Wondershare's broader video suite. Their free tier requires a Wondershare account, watermarks output, caps free exports at 720p, and keeps uploaded files on their servers for 7 days (per their data-retention notice). If 720p is enough and you don't mind the watermark, the suite is functional. If any of those are dealbreakers, a browser-only flow that never uploads is the alternative.
Last verified June 2, 2026 from media.io, media.io. Pricing and limits change — re-verifications happen quarterly.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CompressYourVideo | Media.io |
|---|---|---|
| Max file size (free tier) | 2 GB | Unknown — would need to test |
| Watermark on free output | Contested — marketing page says no, third-party reviews say yes | |
| Signup required | ||
| Where encoding runs | In your browser (never uploaded) | Server-side |
| Output formats | MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM | Original format preserved |
| H.265 / HEVC option | Unknown | |
| Platform presets | 11 platforms (WhatsApp, Discord, Gmail, IG, IG Story, TikTok, YT Shorts, X, FB, LinkedIn, Telegram) | WhatsApp, IG, FB, Discord, email mentions |
| Trim before compress | ||
| Other free-tier limits | None, unlimited use, no daily cap | 720p resolution cap on free; daily login credits; watermark (contested) |
| File retention on their server | Not applicable, file never leaves your device | 7 days |
| Lowest paid tier | Free forever | From $7.99 / month (region-priced) |
What Media.io does well
- Preserves original container in output
- Marketing claims '8K-ready' encoding
- Multiple compression methods (preset / target size / quality)
Where Media.io falls short
- Watermark on free-tier exports
- 720p resolution cap on free tier
- Signup required for unlimited usage
- Files retained on servers for 7 days
- 3 daily-check-in credits on free
Try CompressYourVideo free, no signup
2 GB file cap, 11 platform presets, trim before compress, mute audio, custom target size. Files never leave your device.
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