Compare ImageKit and ShortPixel 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
No pricing available
ImageKit
Star Rating
(245)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(68)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ImageKit excels in its Image Optimization capabilities, achieving a high score of 9.7 for images, while ShortPixel, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.8 for GIF compression. Reviewers mention that ImageKit's optimization features significantly enhance website loading speeds.
- Reviewers mention that ImageKit offers superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.3 compared to ShortPixel's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of ImageKit's support team, which they find crucial for resolving issues quickly.
- Users say that ImageKit's No-Code Integration feature is highly rated at 8.8, but ShortPixel shines with a score of 9.2, making it easier for users to integrate without technical expertise. Reviewers mention that this ease of integration is a significant advantage for small businesses.
- G2 users report that ImageKit's Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type is rated highly at 9.4, indicating flexibility and performance, while ShortPixel's score of 8.7 suggests it may not be as robust in this area. Users appreciate the CDN agnostic feature of ImageKit, allowing for better customization.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong File Transformation capabilities, with ImageKit scoring 9.3 and ShortPixel also performing well. However, users on G2 highlight that ImageKit's transformation options are more extensive, allowing for greater customization of media files.
- Users report that while both products have solid Analytics features, ImageKit scores 8.6, and ShortPixel scores slightly lower at 8.2. Reviewers mention that ImageKit provides more detailed insights into media performance, which is beneficial for data-driven decision-making.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ImageKit
Forever Free
$0.00
Per Month
Free forever with all the essential features
- 25GB Bandwidth
- 5GB Storage with complete Digital Asset Management platform
- 3 User seats
ShortPixel
No pricing availableFree Trial
ImageKit
Free Trial is available
ShortPixel
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
197
8.9
47
Ease of Use
9.4
203
9.3
47
Ease of Setup
9.3
142
9.1
18
Ease of Admin
9.3
103
9.1
18
Quality of Support
9.3
153
8.6
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
94
9.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
184
9.2
42
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
Asset Management
9.3
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Media Types
8.3
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
38
Not enough data
9.6
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
Content
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.2
43
Not enough data
Security
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
Management
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
API Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Technical Features
8.6
89
9.2
20
8.5
87
8.2
20
Optimization Features
8.5
73
8.8
19
8.8
80
8.9
20
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type
8.8
78
8.7
14
9.3
84
8.7
14
8.7
74
8.5
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ImageKit and ShortPixel are categorized as Image Optimization
Unique Categories
ImageKit is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Digital Asset Management, and Content Delivery Network (CDN)
ShortPixel has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ImageKit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ShortPixel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Retail
6.6%
Internet
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Other
60.6%
Marketing and Advertising
34.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Computer Software
4.5%
Writing and Editing
3.0%
Real Estate
3.0%
Other
46.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
ImageKit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Swarnab D.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
image transformation based on query parameter
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
No video yet, batch conversation, other formats
ShortPixel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Muhammad A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Easy to use, feature-rich but not too complicated to setup.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Muhammath M.
Verified User in Internet
The thing I most dislike about short pixel is, it won't remove the big images from the server even though there is an option for it and when rechecking those files will get compressed again creating more files and wasting credits. Sometimes already...
Swarnab D.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
image transformation based on query parameter
Muhammad A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Easy to use, feature-rich but not too complicated to setup.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
No video yet, batch conversation, other formats
Muhammath M.
Verified User in Internet
The thing I most dislike about short pixel is, it won't remove the big images from the server even though there is an option for it and when rechecking those files will get compressed again creating more files and wasting credits. Sometimes already...
Discussions
How do I decrease Bandwidth usage
1 comment
RN
There are a few things that you should be doing. These are in line with the image-related metrics on popular tools like Google PageSpeed.
- Resize the...Read more
How can I improve my page speed using imagekit and cloudflare?
1 comment
Official Response from ImageKit
Hello,
Thank you for considering ImageKit.
ImageKit can improve your online store's page speed by doing the following:
- Automatically Optimizes the...Read more
What is service worker and how do I add it in order to utilise the network optimisation feature?
1 comment
RN
A service worker can be considered as a Javascript that runs in the background in a browser and can determine the user's network and intercept the requests...Read more
Can I use it on small business
3 comments
AF
Sure, you can use ShortPixel on both small an big websites.Read more
Why did they remove webp image version
1 comment
AF
Here's an explanation on why WebP is not free anymore
https://help.shortpixel.com/article/466-why-is-the-webp-generation-not-free-anymore
Anyway, WebP...Read more
Is ShortPixel better than Smush?
1 comment
MM
Well, at the time I was looking, at least, my website hosting blocked Smush because it was resource intensive. ShortPixel offloaded the work to their own...Read more
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