Alice Nov 2, 2024 09:12 AM
I'm experimenting with different compression algorithms to reduce upload bandwidth for my backup solution. What are the trade‑offs between LZ4, ZSTD, and Brotli for typical office documents?
I'm experimenting with different compression algorithms to reduce upload bandwidth for my backup solution. What are the trade‑offs between LZ4, ZSTD, and Brotli for typical office documents?
LZ4 is blazing fast but compresses less. ZSTD offers a good middle ground with tunable levels. Brotli shines for static text and HTML, but its speed is slower. For mixed office docs, ZSTD level 3 is usually a sweet spot.