Side by side
Optimus vs OptiPic
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
Optimus combines automatic WordPress compression with metadata options, batch tools, and integrations. The free tier has a small file limit, while paid HQ and HQ PRO plans raise the limit and distinguish own-project from customer-project licensing.
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OptiPic combines automated image optimization with resizing, batch processing, and broad PHP-plugin integrations. Review the package billing descriptions, inactivity rule, and quality trade-off before selecting a plan.
Visit OptiPicThe facts
| Optimus | OptiPic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | 100 MB: $1, paid once |
| Plans published | 7 | 11 |
| Maker | Optimus | Not published |
| Website | optimus.io | optipic.io |
| On image compression software | #58 of 85 | #62 of 85 |
Optimus: what it does well
- Automatic WordPress image optimization
- Batch processing and Bulk Optimizer
- Supports JPEG and PNG
- Compatible with Multisite and WooCommerce
- Paid plans add WebP conversion
What to know first
- Free plan limits files to 100 KB
- Images are sent to Optimus servers
- Paid licenses do not renew automatically
- Requires WordPress, PHP, cURL, and outgoing connections
OptiPic: what it does well
- Supports JPG and PNG compression
- Offers batch processing and proportional resizing
- Lossless and maximum compression modes are available
- Compressed files retain names and URLs
- PHP plugin supports multiple CMSs and frameworks
What to know first
- Maximum compression lowers image quality
- Free package is limited to 10 MB
- Packages can expire after 180 days without activity
- Paid package prices are one-time payments despite monthly labels
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