SmallPict vs ShortPixel: cloud compression with storage and an API
ShortPixel is a long-running WordPress optimizer that compresses images in its own cloud, sold as credit packs or an unlimited subscription.
In short
If you only need WordPress compression, ShortPixel's Unlimited plan is hard to beat on price. SmallPict fits when you also want encrypted cloud storage, a REST API with SDKs for your own apps, and prices in IDR and INR.
Feature comparison
| Capability / Feature | SmallPict | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Where images are processed | Processed in smallPict's cloud | Processed in ShortPixel's cloud |
| Output formats | WebP (Free), WebP or AVIF (Starter), AVIF + WebP fallback (Pro/Business) | WebP and AVIF on all plans |
| Sites | Unlimited sites on paid WordPress plans | One API key on any number of sites |
| Quota | Fixed monthly image quota per plan | 100 free credits/mo (each optimized thumbnail uses a credit), or unlimited credits on the Unlimited plan |
| CDN and storage | Managed CDN with optional Cloud Offload on Pro (50 GB) and Business (200 GB) | 500 GB/mo CDN traffic on Unlimited plans; files stay in your media library |
| Price | Starter $7 (300 images/mo) / Pro $19 (2,000) / Business $39 (10,000) | Unlimited from $8.33/mo billed yearly; one-time credit packs from $19.99 |
Competitor details checked against their public pages in October 2026. Plans change — check their site for current terms.
Try SmallPict on your own images
Keep your existing cloud storage and move to fixed monthly quotas.