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PNGOUT vs Squash
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 LinuxMacWindows
PNGOUT offers focused, lossless image optimization with a free command-line version. Users needing a graphical interface, batch jobs, or multi-core processing should consider PNGOUTWin instead.
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Squash combines broad image conversion and batch editing with presets, watermarks, metadata controls, and macOS Shortcuts support. Its free plan covers compression and resizing, while some effects require separate purchases and all listed plan prices are unspecified.
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| PNGOUT | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | PNGOUTWin Personal Edition: $14.95, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Squash |
| Website | advsys.net | realmacsoftware.com |
| On image compression software | #46 of 85 | #50 of 85 |
PNGOUT: what it does well
- Lossless PNG optimization
- Supports six listed input image types
- Provides metadata controls
- PNGOUTWin adds batch and multi-core support
- Free command-line use
What to know first
- Command-line version has no batch processing
- 16-bit PNG color depths are unsupported
- Interlaced output becomes non-interlaced
- Command-line users choose options manually
Squash: what it does well
- Batch conversion, resizing, compression, and renaming
- Supports HEIC, JPG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, and AVIF
- Layered image and text watermarks
- Shortcuts automation on macOS
- Free compression and resizing plan
What to know first
- Requires macOS Big Sur or later
- Extra effect packs cost separately
- Only available for macOS
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