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Fastly Image Optimizer vs TinyPNG
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 APILinuxWeb
Fastly Image Optimizer provides configurable, on-demand image transformations and caching, with a free monthly request allowance. Teams should account for billable requests and the beta status of Compute SDK access.
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Free plan API
TinyPNG offers both web compression and an API, with distinct session limits and a monthly free API allowance. Check the image-size and conversion limits against your workload.
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| Fastly Image Optimizer | TinyPNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Web | API |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 8 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | TinyPNG |
| Website | fastly.com | tinypng.com |
| On image compression software | #8 of 85 | #12 of 85 |
Fastly Image Optimizer: what it does well
- Transforms images on demand at the edge
- Caches optimized images for reuse
- Supports WebP, AVIF, JPEG, and PNG
- Integrates with existing asset pipelines and CMS platforms
- Includes 100,000 image requests per month free
What to know first
- Every request, including SDK requests, is billable
- Compute SDK access is available through a beta program
TinyPNG: what it does well
- Supports JPEG XL, AVIF, WebP, JPG, PNG, and APNG.
- Free web plan includes 20 compressions per session.
- API includes 500 free monthly compressions.
- Uploaded images are retained for up to 48 hours.
What to know first
- Free web conversions are limited to three per session.
- Free web images are limited to 5 MB each.
- Unused free API compressions do not roll over.
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