Imagify vs ShortPixel Image Optimizer
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| Feature | Imagify v2.3.4 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.3/5 Visit Details | ShortPixel Image Optimizer v6.6.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 900,000+ | 300,000+ |
| Last updated | September 7, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Editions | Imagify · Imagify paid plan ($) | ShortPixel Image Optimizer |
| Pros | Converts images to WebP and AVIF on upload or in bulk; Compatibility code for WooCommerce, Yoast SEO and some form and storage plugins | Compression, WebP and AVIF conversion; Bulk optimisation and resizing; Multisite support |
| Cons | Optimisation runs on the Imagify service and needs an account; Upgrade prompts appear as the free monthly quota runs down | Needs a ShortPixel account key; Optimisation uses a credit quota, paid above the free allowance; AI features have their own monthly quota |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | AVIF delivery via Apache and IIS config, Bulk optimisation of media library and custom folders, Upgrade prompts when quota runs low ($), Optional Imagify Analytics toggle | Image compression and conversion, Bulk optimisation, Custom optimisation page, Network settings for multisite, AI file renaming (monthly AI quota) ($), Buy more credits upsell ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Analytics | Mixpanel (opt-in analytics) | — |
| Storage | Amazon S3 (WP Offload compatibility) | — |
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Yoast SEO, Gravity Forms | WPML, Gravity Forms, Yoast SEO |
| Other | Imagify API, Cloudflare Super Page Cache | ShortPixel API, Cloudflare API |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3 | 5.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | Only if you agree |
| External services | cdn.mxpnl.com, app.imagify.io | api.cloudflare.com, api.shortpixel.com |
| Custom tables | — | 4 |