Binary and JSON Compression in .NET: Brotli vs. LZ4

Choosing the right compression algorithm in .NET involves more than simply selecting the option that produces the smallest payload. Compression speed, decompression time, memory allocations, data format, and network conditions can all affect overall application performance. This article compares Brotli and LZ4 across binary and JSON workloads, explores how their compression levels behave, and explains the trade-offs developers should evaluate before choosing a strategy for performance-critical applications.