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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | Compressor.io | birme.net | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 83/100 512 × 512 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 94/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Compressor.io Image compression 86/100 Seven-aspect task score Free size and Pro feature limits are disclosed upfront; login-free export retains full-size PNG with good quality, alongside banner ads. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-18 | BIRME Image compression 83/100 Seven-aspect task score BIRME is a free, no-login client-side image resizer and compressor that completes 88.4% volume reduction in 342ms using Pica high-quality interpolation to 512x512 while retaining native PNG RGBA transparency, ideal for e-commerce and web batch optimization; however, keeping original dimensions while preserving PNG format in browser Canvas triggers file expansion due to uncompressed Canvas re-encoding. Tested export 512 × 512 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-01 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Compressor.io web plans (Free / Web Compressor Pro); USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free without login; max 10 MB per file, up to 50 compressions/day (supports JPEG/PNG/SVG/GIF/WEBP lossy and lossless modes). Web Compressor Pro2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 50/year Annual USD 50/year (1 user); max 20 MB per file, unlimited compressions, custom compression quality, image resizing, auto-rename, and no ads. Annual subscription; cancel anytime in the Account dashboard 2 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official pricing page currently offers Free (max 10 MB per file, up to 50 lossy/lossless compressions per day) and Web Compressor Pro annual subscription (USD 50/year, max 20 MB per file, unlimited compressions, custom quality, image resizing, auto-rename, and no ads). Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel anytime in the Account dashboard; official FAQ states a 7-day full refund with no questions asked (credit card refunds take 3–5 working days). Compressor.io official pricing and features comparison page ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ | BIRME 100% free client-side batch image processing and compression · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free Completely free without login; unlimited batch image processing constrained only by client memory Smart crop, format conversion (JPG/PNG/WebP/AVIF), quality compression, watermark, AI background removal and upscaling；Pure client-side execution; very large batches may consume significant browser memory；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All batch resizing, compression, AI background removal, and upscaling are 100% free with voluntary donation support and zero paid plans. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified BIRME Official Studio ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free up to 10 MB per file with both Lossy and Lossless modes; Custom quality and image resizing require Pro | Completely free, no quota limits, pure client-side batch processing |
| Cancellation & refunds | Cancel anytime in the Account dashboard; official FAQ states a 7-day full refund with no questions asked (credit card refunds take 3–5 working days). | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Discloses 'Max 10 MB' directly above the Select files button | Page transparently outlines all resizing and compression parameters |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 47.38% · Output size: 2177.3 KB | File reduction: 88.37% · Output size: 481.4 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced this fixture by about 47% with gradients retained; the recorded free file limit was 10MB. | Under the 2048px standard anchor, BIRME's default preset exports a 512x512 native PNG file achieving 27.59 dB PSNR, 0.9755 SSIM, and 88.37% size reduction with pure client-side Canvas/Pica offline processing in 342ms. |
| Original historical observation | Compressor.io adopts a conservative high-fidelity strategy in default Lossy mode: compressing our 4,137.9 KB master to 2,177.3 KB (-47.38%, 02_workspace.png) while maintaining 38.39 dB PSNR and 0.9980 SSIM with smooth dark gradients and clear upfront 10 MB limit disclosure. | BIRME executes purely in local browser Canvas with Pica interpolation, reducing 4.14 MB to 481.4 KB (-88.4%) while preserving PNG format and transparency in 342ms. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Web designers compressing images under 10 MB who want high visual fidelity (PSNR > 38 dB) and easy switching between Lossy and Lossless modes | E-commerce and web operations requiring fast batch resizing and compression while preserving PNG transparency |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 512 × 512 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG free direct export (up to 10 MB per file) | 512 × 512 (Default Pica high-quality scaling, preserving native PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Supports multi-file drag-and-drop and one-click Download All | Supports arbitrary batch processing limited only by local device memory |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 512 × 512 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 512 × 512 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 8.4s · End-to-end reference: 10.5s | Recorded local processing time: 0.34s · End-to-end reference: 0.34s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-01 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No login required (email login for Pro subscribers) | All features available directly without registration or login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Displays Google AdSense banners above and below the workspace, but the orange 'Download' and 'Download All' buttons are clean and direct without registration popups (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Compressor.io | BIRME Project |
| Recorded origin | France / European Independent Tool Team | United Kingdom |
| Domain history record | 2013–Present (13-year established image optimizer) | Founded in 2013 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Well-known online image optimization service operating since 2013 with strong adoption among web designers and developers. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Continuously operating for 13 years since 2013, renowned for pure client-side privacy. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Supports anonymous no-login compression; temporary download links are cleaned up automatically after the session. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 31 / 35 Clearly states 'compress jpg, png, gif, svg, webp. Max 10 MB.' inside the upload zone (01_landing.png); advanced custom resize and rename options are clearly badged 'PRO ONLY' upfront with zero post-upload paywall. | |
| Interaction restraint | 25 / 30 Displays Google AdSense banners above and below the workspace, but the orange 'Download' and 'Download All' buttons are clean and direct without registration popups (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Well-known online image optimization service operating since 2013 with strong adoption among web designers and developers. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Supports anonymous no-login compression; temporary download links are cleaned up automatically after the session. | |
| Task quality | 55.5 / 65 Reduces file size by 47.38% (1.90×) while achieving 38.39 dB PSNR and 0.9980 SSIM with high visual fidelity (55.5/65) | 48 / 65 Size Reduction: -88.37% (4137.9 KB → 481.4 KB, 8.6× ratio) · PSNR: 27.59 dB · SSIM: 0.9755 |
| Deliverable specifications | 18.5 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format with one-click no-login download (18.5/20) | 15 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 512 × 512 (Default Pica high-quality scaling, preserving native PNG) |
| Processing speed | 11.5 / 15 Total cloud upload and optimization time ~10.5s (~8.4s pure server processing) (11.5/15) | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 0.34s (API mode: client_side; network upload 0s / end-to-end 0.34s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
