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FormatOwl vs GMXS

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FormatOwl compared with GMXS
DetailFormatOwl logo FormatOwlGMXS logo GMXS
What it doesA little less effort. A lot more done. Free URL shortener with custom short links, no sign-up needed
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 113 tools with no sign-up required, 20 welcome trials, then 3 monthly trials. Pro: $49/year (about $4.08/month) or $5.99/month, includes all 143 tools with unlimited use. Lifetime: $149 one-time payment, includes all 143 tools with no renewal. Free account: 100 saved links and 30 new links per calendar month. Up to 10 links per day without an account.
Key features
  • Image tools: convert, edit and create images
  • PDF tools: organize, sign and transform documents
  • Video tools: edit clips and export videos
  • Audio tools: convert, edit and combine sound
  • JSON tools: format, query and compare structured data
  • Text tools: write, count, compare and transform text
  • Encoding tools: encode, decode and inspect text
  • Color tools: choose, mix and check colors
  • QR & barcode tools: create and scan codes
  • 143 tools across 14 categories
  • Custom short link aliases
  • Link expiry dates up to 365 days
  • Edit or pause links
  • Private click counts
  • No sign-up needed for basic use
  • Update destination from dashboard
  • 4 to 16 character custom aliases
What makes it different
  • 100% local processing - files stay on your device
  • 113 tools free without requiring sign-up
  • 20 advanced tool trials plus 3 monthly trials with account creation
  • All 143 tools available across one integrated platform
  • No watermarks on free tool exports
  • No credit card required
  • Private analytics without storing visitor IP addresses
  • No account needed for up to 10 links a day
  • Full control after sharing links
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)170
Referring domains (Majestic)41

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