PlanetOS vs Permute
Both convert files on your own computer. Permute is a Mac app focused on video, audio and images that you drop files into. PlanetOS works on Mac, Windows and Linux, converts PDFs and documents too, and appears around the file while you drag it, so there's no window to open.
Side by side
- Platforms: Permute is Mac only. PlanetOS runs on Mac, Windows and Linux.
- Formats: both handle video, audio and images. PlanetOS also does PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EPUB, subtitles and archives.
- Tools: PlanetOS adds background removal, face and info redaction, text recognition, PDF merging and window snapping.
- Workflow: Permute uses a window with presets. PlanetOS uses a drag and a key: Shift for formats, Command or Alt for tools.
When Permute is the better choice
If you convert a lot of video with detailed codec settings and like to queue jobs in a window, Permute's presets and options go deeper. PlanetOS keeps video settings simple: a quality and a maximum resolution in Settings.
PlanetOS does all of this on your computer. Your files are never uploaded, and it works without an internet connection.
Questions
Can PlanetOS convert video as well as Permute?
For common jobs, yes: MOV, MKV and WebM to MP4, compressing, GIFs and extracting audio.
How much does PlanetOS cost?
Free for 5 actions a week, or $9.99 once for Pro.