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What this comparison covers
TinyPNG, operated by Tinify B.V., is one of the most widely used image compression services. This page compares its published API pricing and web tool behavior with Tinify.dev, using rates checked on 2026-07-23. If a number here disagrees with tinypng.com, trust their site and tell us.
The short version: TinyPNG charges pay-as-you-go per compression after a free tier, with no monthly base fee. Tinify.dev sells flat monthly plans with a fixed per-operation overage, and its web tools (compress, convert, resize, and crop) stay free without an account.
Pricing model
Both services include 500 free API compressions per month. Above that, the models differ:
- TinyPNG bills $0.009 per compression from 501 to 10,000, then $0.002 per compression above 10,000. Costs scale linearly with usage and there is nothing to cancel.
- Tinify.dev bills a flat plan price — Developer at $9/month for 2,000 operations or Pro at $29/month for 10,000 — plus a flat overage of $0.005 (Developer) or $0.003 (Pro) per extra successful operation. Failed operations are not counted.
At 10,000 compressions per month, TinyPNG's pay-as-you-go total is $85.50 while Tinify.dev's Pro plan is $29. At a few hundred operations above the free tier, TinyPNG's lack of a base fee keeps it cheaper. The calculator below does this arithmetic for any volume. Full plan details are on the pricing page.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Tinify.dev | TinyPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Free API tier | 500 successful operations/month | 500 compressions/month |
| Paid model | $9 or $29/month plans + flat overage | Pay-as-you-go per compression |
| Free web tools | Compress, resize, crop, convert — no account | Web compressor with batch and size limits |
| Input formats (web) | AVIF, WebP, JPEG, PNG, GIF | WebP, JPEG, PNG |
| File retention | Deleted after two hours | See tinypng.com terms |
| Result honesty | Returns the original, labeled not optimized, if output would be larger | Reports the compressed result |
Table reflects published information as of 2026-07-23.
Where TinyPNG is the better fit
If your volume is low and spiky, TinyPNG's pay-as-you-go model means you pay nothing in quiet months beyond the free tier. Its ecosystem is mature: official plugins, long-standing integrations, and years of production use. If you only need occasional PNG or JPEG compression, it is a solid default.
Where Tinify.dev is the better fit
If you process thousands of images every month, flat plans with low overage rates are cheaper and easier to budget. Tinify.dev also counts only successful operations, deletes files after two hours, and reports honestly when compression would grow a file. The API supports idempotency keys and asynchronous batches on paid plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tinify.dev related to TinyPNG or Tinify B.V.?
No. Tinify.dev is operated independently and is not affiliated with Tinify B.V. or TinyPNG. This page compares publicly published pricing and features.
How does TinyPNG's API pricing work?
TinyPNG's developer API includes 500 free compressions per month. Compressions 501 to 10,000 cost $0.009 each, and compressions above 10,000 cost $0.002 each. There is no monthly base fee.
How does Tinify.dev's API pricing work?
Tinify.dev includes 500 free successful operations every month. The Developer plan is $9/month for 2,000 operations plus $0.005 per extra operation, and Pro is $29/month for 10,000 operations plus $0.003 per extra operation. Only successful operations count.
Which is cheaper at my volume?
It depends on volume. TinyPNG has no base fee, so small overages above the free tier stay cheap. Tinify.dev's flat plans become cheaper as volume grows because the overage rates are lower. Use the calculator on this page to compare at your own numbers.
How long do both services keep uploaded images?
Tinify.dev permanently deletes uploads and results after two hours. TinyPNG's retention behavior is documented in its own terms; check tinypng.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
- TinyPNG
- $13.50
- Tinify.dev estimates pick the cheapest plan for the volume, including the flat per-operation overage.