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Compare ImageKit and ShortPixel 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
No pricing available
ImageKit
Star Rating
(286)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansShortPixel
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ImageKit excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to ShortPixel. Users appreciate its cost-effectiveness and ease of setup, with one user noting, "ImageKit is one of the best CDN and image optimization platforms... it's easy to set up."
- Users say that ImageKit's performance in delivering assets is impressive, with many highlighting the platform's ability to keep assets centralized and deliver them quickly. This feature enhances website responsiveness, which is crucial for engaging clients effectively.
- Reviewers mention that while ShortPixel offers a user-friendly interface, it falls short in overall satisfaction compared to ImageKit. Users appreciate how ShortPixel automates image compression, stating, "I don’t have to think about file sizes every time I upload something," but some feel it lacks the advanced features that ImageKit provides.
- According to verified reviews, ImageKit's support quality is rated higher than ShortPixel's, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. One user remarked on the platform's ability to meet expectations effectively, which is a significant factor for businesses relying on timely assistance.
- Users highlight that both platforms are easy to use, but ImageKit edges out with slightly better ratings in setup and administration. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive onboarding process, which makes it easier for new users to get started without a steep learning curve.
- G2 reviewers note that while ShortPixel has a solid reputation for image compression, it has fewer recent reviews compared to ImageKit, which may indicate a less active user base. This could affect potential buyers' confidence in the platform's ongoing development and support.
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
229
8.9
48
Ease of Use
9.4
236
9.3
48
Ease of Setup
9.3
175
9.1
19
Ease of Admin
9.3
116
9.1
18
Quality of Support
9.2
171
8.6
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
107
9.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
215
9.2
43
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
9.0
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
Asset Management
9.3
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Media Types
8.3
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
9.6
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.8
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
8.2
11
Not enough data
Content
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
6.7
7
Not enough data
Security
9.2
57
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
Management
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
API Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Technical Features
8.6
103
9.2
20
8.5
101
8.2
20
Optimization Features
8.4
88
8.8
19
8.8
95
8.9
20
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type
8.8
92
8.7
14
9.3
100
8.7
14
8.7
89
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
13.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Retail
6.2%
Internet
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
60.2%
Marketing and Advertising
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Computer Software
4.4%
Writing and Editing
2.9%
Real Estate
2.9%
Other
45.6%
Discussions
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
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
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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