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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | iLoveIMG | Compressor.io | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 83/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 92/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image upscaling | 96/100 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Full Resolution) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | iLoveIMG Compress Image Image compression 92/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free compression downloads automatically and links to further edits, reducing this PNG by about 59%; processing is cloud-based with a deletion control. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-18 | 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 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Web single-user free, monthly, annual and enterprise quote; USD · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Basic2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Basic tools and limited processing; AI background-removal allowance unspecified Premium2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9/month USD 60/year Annual 2,000 AI credits listed; refresh cycle not stated on the card All tools, priority support and no ads; 1–25 users selectable Monthly 2,000 AI credits; reset period not stated on the card 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Pricing, FAQ and removal entry were rechecked. Premium lists 2,000 AI credits, but these pages do not specify removal cost, free image count or credit refresh cycle. Unlimited document processing does not establish unlimited AI removal. FAQ says file-count/size limits block processing; prices include VAT, with region-dependent reverse-charge invoicing. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordUpgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ Current pricing and AI credits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official handling of usage limits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Background removal entry recheck ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ | 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free multi-image batch compression (up to 15–30 images per task) without a strict 5 MB single-file wall | Free up to 10 MB per file with both Lossy and Lossless modes; Custom quality and image resizing require Pro |
| Cancellation & refunds | Upgrade, downgrade or cancel in account settings; refund terms not separately verified. | 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). |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Displays exact before/after KB and percentage saved immediately upon completion | Discloses 'Max 10 MB' directly above the Select files button |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 59.02% · Output size: 1695.6 KB | File reduction: 47.38% · Output size: 2177.3 KB |
| Fixture findings | Reduced the tested PNG by about 59% with automatic download and no login; other inputs remain untested. | Reduced this fixture by about 47% with gradients retained; the recorded free file limit was 10MB. |
| Original historical observation | iLoveIMG compresses our 4.24 MB (2048×2048) anchor PNG down to 1,695.6 KB (-59.02%) in 3.4s without login and triggers an automatic download at PSNR=34.64 dB and SSIM=0.9953 (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | 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. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users who need fast, no-login batch compression of high-resolution PNG/JPG images larger than 5 MB without paying or signing up | Web designers compressing images under 10 MB who want high visual fidelity (PSNR > 38 dB) and easy switching between Lossy and Lossless modes |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (native resolution preserved, watermark-free PNG auto-download) | 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG free direct export (up to 10 MB per file) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports batch drag-and-drop, Google Drive / Dropbox import, and developer REST API | Supports multi-file drag-and-drop and one-click Download All |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.4s · End-to-end reference: 5.6s | Network-observed server wait: 8.4s · End-to-end reference: 10.5s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-18 · 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 for free batch compression | No login required (email login for Pro subscribers) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. | 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 | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | iLoveIMG / iLovePDF | Compressor.io |
| Recorded origin | Barcelona, Spain | France / European Independent Tool Team |
| Domain history record | 2016–Present (sister site of iLovePDF) | 2013–Present (13-year established image optimizer) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | Well-known online image optimization service operating since 2013 with strong adoption among web designers and developers. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | HTTPS encrypted upload with an explicit trash button on the download screen to immediately wipe files from servers (auto-deleted within 2 hours). | Supports anonymous no-login compression; temporary download links are cleaned up automatically after the session. |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 2 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 32.5 / 35 Free tier supports generous multi-file batch uploads without login or tight 5 MB per-file walls; after clicking 'Compress IMAGES', it displays 'Images are now 59% smaller!' and automatically triggers download (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | 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 | 27.5 / 30 Zero registration gates or paywall traps; results download automatically and include a one-click server delete button. | 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 | 19 / 20 Operated by the Barcelona-based iLovePDF / iLoveIMG team with ISO/IEC 27001 certification. | 18 / 20 Well-known online image optimization service operating since 2013 with strong adoption among web designers and developers. |
| Engineering & privacy | 13.5 / 15 HTTPS encrypted upload with an explicit trash button on the download screen to immediately wipe files from servers (auto-deleted within 2 hours). | 14 / 15 Supports anonymous no-login compression; temporary download links are cleaned up automatically after the session. |
| Task quality | 58 / 65 Reduces the 4,137.9 KB 2048×2048 PNG to 1,695.6 KB (-59.02%, 2.44× ratio) while maintaining native PNG format, PSNR = 34.64 dB, and SSIM = 0.9953 (56.5/65) | 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) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Exports a watermark-free 2048×2048 PNG without login and supports larger single files than 5 MB-capped tools (19.5/20) | 18.5 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format with one-click no-login download (18.5/20) |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Completes cloud compression in ~3.4s and automatically triggers browser download (13.5/15) | 11.5 / 15 Total cloud upload and optimization time ~10.5s (~8.4s pure server processing) (11.5/15) |
