FitVideo and 8mb.video compared
| Feature | FitVideo | 8mb.video |
|---|---|---|
| Where videos are processed | In your browser, on your device | Uploaded to 8mb.video’s servers, and deleted after 90 minutes or two downloads* |
| Waiting | No queue; speed depends on your device | Free videos can wait in a queue; Premium skips it* |
| Largest file | No limit set by a server; depends on your device | 2 GB upload* |
| Size presets | 8, 10, 20 (Discord), 25 (email), 50, 64 (WhatsApp) MB, or any size | 8, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100 MB, or a custom size up to 200 MB* |
| Price | Free | Free; Premium is $5 a month or $50 a year* |
| Watermark | None | None* |
| Other tools | Trim, mute, rotate, convert, GIFs, audio tools | Mute and trim while compressing* |
| Browser support | Needs a modern browser; Chrome or Edge on a computer works best | Works in practically any browser |
*From 8mb.video’s own home page and FAQ, checked in October 2026. Prices and limits may change; check 8mb.video for the latest.
Choose FitVideo if…
- Your clip is private, or you’d rather it never sat on someone else’s server, even for 90 minutes.
- You don’t want to wait in a queue or upload a big file on a slow connection.
- You also want to trim, convert or make a GIF without switching sites.
- You’re sending to WhatsApp or email as well: there are presets for those too.
Choose 8mb.video if…
- Your browser isn’t supported by FitVideo, for example an older browser or some phones.
- Your device is slow and the video is long: a server does the work for you.
How to get a clip under Discord’s limit here
- Open the Discord compressor. The 20 MB free limit is already selected; Nitro sizes are one tap away.
- Drop your clip in.
- Save the result. It’s guaranteed to fit, and it never left your device.
Questions
Does 8mb.video upload my video?
Yes. 8mb.video says videos are uploaded to its servers, compressed there, and deleted after 90 minutes or two downloads. FitVideo compresses in your browser and never uploads.
Is 8mb.video free?
Yes, with an optional Premium plan ($5 a month or $50 a year when we checked) that skips the queue and allows longer videos.
What size does Discord allow?
Discord allows files up to 20 MB on a free account. Nitro raises the limit.
Is FitVideo free?
Yes. Free, with no account, no queue and no watermark.