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Compressor.io vs Shrinkly
Both stand on image compression software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Compressor.io provides browser-based compression with resizing, metadata options, and a free plan. The main constraints are the Free plan's upload and daily limits, unavailable API, and unlisted Pro price.
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Shrinkly combines free web and API compression with metadata controls and several input formats. Its Chrome extension adds larger local batches, while the web app has daily, batch-size, and file-size limits.
Visit ShrinklyThe facts
| Compressor.io | Shrinkly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Web Compressor Pro: $50 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | compressor.io | shrinkly.io |
| On image compression software | #49 of 85 | #53 of 85 |
Compressor.io: what it does well
- Supports JPEG, PNG, SVG, GIF, and WEBP
- Includes image resizing and metadata controls
- Free plan offers 50 compressions daily
- Uploaded images are automatically deleted
- Offers a seven-day full refund
What to know first
- Free uploads are limited to 10 MB
- No API access is currently available
- Absolute data security is not guaranteed
Shrinkly: what it does well
- Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and AVIF
- Strips EXIF, GPS, camera data, and ICC profiles
- Web batches support up to 20 images
- Chrome extension handles up to 200 images
- Files deleted after one hour on web app
What to know first
- Free plan allows five images per day
- Web images limited to 5 MB each
- Web output is converted to JPEG
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