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FileShot vs YAML2JSON

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FileShot compared with YAML2JSON
Detail FileShotYAML2JSON logo YAML2JSON
What it doesZero-knowledge encrypted file sharing with no account required Free, fast YAML to JSON converter running entirely in your browser
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 10 GB per file, 50 GB total storage, 90-day expiry. Pro: $10/month (billed monthly, $2.50/week), 100 GB per file, unlimited storage, up to 1 year expiry. Creator: $24/month, 300 GB per file, unlimited expiry. Professional: $38/month, 500 GB per file, HIPAA-ready with BAA. All plans include zer Free tier: unlimited YAML ↔ JSON conversions with in-browser processing, no signup required. Starter: $15/month for 100 conversions/month plus Excel export and batch upload. Professional: $29/month for 300 conversions/month with API access. Business: $49/month for 1,000 conversions/month with team m
Key features
  • AES-256-GCM encryption in browser
  • Zero-knowledge architecture with key in URL fragment
  • Streaming encryption with 512 KB chunks
  • Expiry and burn-after-read options
  • P2P direct transfer via WebRTC
  • Archive builder for bundling files
  • Password protection on Pro+ plans
  • Custom share links and QR codes
  • Desktop app for Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 22 integrated tools including PDF editor and file converter
  • Real-time as-you-type YAML to JSON conversion
  • Multi-document YAML support with --- separators
  • Full YAML 1.2 parsing with anchors, aliases, and merge keys
  • JSON to YAML bidirectional conversion
  • File upload support for .yaml and .yml files
  • Strict error messages with line numbers
  • Excel export format support
  • Batch file upload for multiple conversions
  • API access for programmatic conversion
What makes it different
  • Server cannot decrypt files due to zero-knowledge encryption design
  • Peer-to-peer transfers bypass server storage entirely
  • Free plan includes all core privacy features with 50 GB storage
  • Creator marketplace lets users sell files and keep 91%
  • Private by default: all conversion runs in-browser with no data transmission or storage
  • Accurate YAML 1.2 parsing that handles advanced features like anchors, aliases, and merge keys
  • Works offline: can disconnect from internet and converter keeps functioning
  • Free tier requires no signup, account, or credit card
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)37 no change since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)2921
Referring domains (Majestic)11618

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