Fastly Image Optimizer vs Optimizilla

Fastly Image Optimizer automates image processing and delivery for image-heavy sites and apps. It resizes, adjusts quality, crops or trims, changes orientation, converts formats, and serves images on demand at the edge. Transformations are made in real time from request parameters, avoiding the need to pre-generate and store multiple variants. Processed images are cached for reuse. Supported formats are WebP, AVIF, JPEG, and PNG; developers control resizing, quality, format, and cropping through query parameters and configuration. The service integrates with existing asset pipelines and CMS platforms while teams keep their current image sources. It can be enabled through the Fastly control panel or API, while Compute SDK access is available through a beta program. Pricing includes 100,000 image requests per month at free. Paid rates are billed per 10,000 image requests and vary by monthly volume, from $0.50 a month for 100,000–10 million requests to $0.01 a month beyond 5 billion. Every request sent to Image Optimizer, including through the SDK, counts as billable.

Optimizilla is a web image-compression tool for JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and SVG files. It processes images in the browser, supports batch work, and lets users adjust quality and preview the result before saving. The compressor uses format-specific handling: JPEG quality is inferred from quantization tables with a default target of 80; PNG files become PNG8 with up to 256 colors while preserving transparency; and animated GIF optimization reduces the palette while retaining frames. Compressed images have EXIF, GPS, and camera metadata removed. The site says files are not uploaded to its servers. Its free plan is free, with no registration, daily limit, or watermark, and is described as allowing unlimited compression. The pricing page also lists a 25 MB maximum file size and batches of up to 50 files for Free. Pro costs $9 a month and includes unlimited file size and batch uploads, among other tools. Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed; its plan includes custom integrations, without naming partners.