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What this comparison covers
ShortPixel is an image optimization service best known for its WordPress plugins and CDN. This page compares its published pricing and behavior with Tinify.dev, using rates checked on 2026-07-23. If a number here disagrees with shortpixel.com, trust their site and tell us.
The two services are shaped differently: ShortPixel is priced per website, with credits or an unlimited plan, and leans into CMS integrations. Tinify.dev is an account-wide API plus free browser tools like compress, with no per-site licensing.
Pricing model
- ShortPixel's Unlimited plan is $9.99/month per website. Credit plans and one-time packs are available for lower or irregular volumes; a free tier of monthly credits exists as well.
- Tinify.dev includes 500 free successful operations every month for the whole account. Developer is $9/month for 2,000 operations plus $0.005 per extra; Pro is $29/month for 10,000 operations plus $0.003 per extra. Only successful operations count. Details on the pricing page.
The per-website distinction matters: ten small WordPress sites on ShortPixel Unlimited cost $99.90/month, while the same combined volume can fit into one Tinify.dev plan. In the other direction, one very high-volume site is exactly what ShortPixel Unlimited is priced for.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Tinify.dev | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Account-wide operations | Per website (Unlimited) or credits |
| Free tier | 500 successful API operations/month | Monthly free credits |
| WordPress plugin | No | Yes, a core strength |
| Free web tools | Compress, resize, crop, convert — no account | Web tools with account-based credits |
| File retention | Deleted after two hours | See shortpixel.com terms |
| Result honesty | Returns the original, labeled not optimized, if output would be larger | Reports the optimized result |
Table reflects published information as of 2026-07-23.
Where ShortPixel is the better fit
If you run a WordPress site and want optimization handled inside the CMS — plugin, CDN, automatic WebP/AVIF delivery — ShortPixel is built for exactly that. One busy site on the Unlimited plan gets a predictable $9.99/month bill regardless of volume.
Where Tinify.dev is the better fit
If you optimize images from scripts, CI pipelines, or several sites at once, an account-wide plan with a documented HTTP API avoids per-site licensing. Files are deleted after two hours, only successful operations count toward usage, and the browser tools stay free.
Frequently asked questions
How does ShortPixel's pricing work?
ShortPixel sells monthly credit plans, one-time credit packs, and an Unlimited plan at $9.99 per month that is priced per website. One credit generally covers one image optimization.
How does Tinify.dev's pricing differ?
Tinify.dev is not priced per website. Plans are account-wide: 500 free successful operations every month, Developer at $9/month for 2,000 operations, and Pro at $29/month for 10,000, each with a flat per-operation overage.
Does Tinify.dev have a WordPress plugin like ShortPixel?
No. ShortPixel's WordPress and CDN integrations are a core strength. Tinify.dev offers free browser tools and a documented HTTP API you can call from any stack.
Which service is cheaper?
For a single WordPress site with high volume, ShortPixel's Unlimited plan at $9.99/month is hard to beat. Across multiple sites or non-WordPress pipelines, Tinify.dev's account-wide plans can be cheaper. The calculator on this page compares both at your volume.
How long are files kept?
Tinify.dev permanently deletes uploads and results after two hours. ShortPixel's retention behavior is documented in its own terms; check shortpixel.com for the current policy.
Estimate your monthly cost
Move the slider to your monthly image volume. Both estimates use published prices checked on 2026-07-23.
- Tinify.devDeveloper plan
- $9.00
- ShortPixel
- $9.99
- Tinify.dev estimates pick the cheapest plan for the volume, including the flat per-operation overage.
- The ShortPixel estimate uses the Unlimited plan for one website. ShortPixel also includes 100 free credits per month, and credit packs may be cheaper at low volumes.