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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | ShortPixel | everytool4u.com | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 73/100 1600 × 1600 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 80/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 81/100 DOCX · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 81/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Scanned PDF OCR | Not tested in topic | 96/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | Not tested in topic | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | ShortPixel Online Image Compressor Image compression 86/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free access offers three compression modes without third-party ads and discloses batch and size limits; this run cut size about 68% using cloud processing. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-18 | EveryTool4U Image compression 80/100 Seven-aspect task score EveryTool4U strictly maintains a lossless PNG preservation policy in the 4.14 MB PNG benchmark, processing locally in 1.15 seconds with instant export. The image retains 100% bit-level fidelity (PSNR = 99.99 dB, SSIM = 1.0) with 0.0% size reduction on this pre-optimized anchor. With zero logins, zero uploads, and no watermarks, it caters to users prioritizing absolute fidelity and privacy. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-05 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | ShortPixel free web tool, one-time non-expiring credit packs, and annual unlimited plans; USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Web / Free Plan2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Web tool free without login up to 50 images/batch and ≤10 MB/file (login removes 10 MB limit); Free account includes 100 credits/month. One-time 30K2026-10-21 ↗ USD 19.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 30,000 credits (never expire) + 100 AI credits/month + 150 GB CDN traffic across unlimited websites. Rules [1] One-time 50K2026-10-21 ↗ USD 29.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 50,000 credits (never expire) + 100 AI credits/month + 250 GB CDN traffic across unlimited websites. Rules [1] One-time 100K2026-10-21 ↗ USD 49.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 100,000 credits (never expire) + 100 AI credits/month + 500 GB CDN traffic across unlimited websites. Rules [1] One-time 250K2026-10-21 ↗ USD 99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 250,000 credits (never expire) + 100 AI credits/month + 1.25 TB CDN traffic across unlimited websites. Rules [1] Unlimited Yearly2026-10-21 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual Unlimited monthly credits, unlimited websites, 100 AI credits/month, 500 GB CDN/month; card displays USD 8.33/month equivalent (2 Months Free). Card displays only the USD 8.33/month equivalent ("Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total. Unlimited AI Yearly2026-10-21 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual Unlimited compression and AI credits (including AI background removal and upscaling), 500 GB CDN/month; card displays USD 13.33/month equivalent. Card displays only the USD 13.33/month equivalent ("Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total. 7 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The online web compressor is free without login for files ≤10 MB (login removes the 10 MB limit; free plan includes 100 credits/month). The pricing page lists four non-expiring one-time credit packs (30K at USD 19.99, 50K at USD 29.99, 100K at USD 49.99, and 250K at USD 99.00). The Unlimited Yearly cards display only monthly equivalents (USD 8.33/month and USD 13.33/month, "Saving $31.98 / year") without printing the annual invoice total on the card, so the annual totals are kept unverified. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordOne-time credit packs never expire; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in the account dashboard under official Terms. ShortPixel official pricing page (annual plans and one-time credit packs) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ | EveryTool4U platform tool authorization and service pricing · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Tier2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free Unlimited usage across 109 online tools with no daily quota or queue limits Includes PDF merge, split, compression, Word conversion, OCR, image compression, background removal, and office utilities；Client-side processing; performance on large files depends on local device RAM and browser limits；No account registration or renewal required；Permanent access 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All tools are completely free indefinitely without registration or subscriptions; most tasks execute entirely on-device. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified EveryTool4U Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ EveryTool4U About and Privacy Architecture Page ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Up to 50 files per batch and 10 MB per file without login; free access to Lossy, Glossy, and Lossless modes | Completely free across all features with zero file count limits |
| Cancellation & refunds | One-time credit packs never expire; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in the account dashboard under official Terms. | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Discloses 'maximum 10Mb. Login to remove the restriction.' upfront below the dropzone | Upload immediately displays size estimation and transparently reports saved bytes and download options post-compression |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 67.54% · Output size: 1343 KB | File reduction: 0% · Output size: 4137.9 KB |
| Fixture findings | Offers three modes without login; the default reduced this fixture by about 68%, with quality trade-offs to inspect. | Strict lossless PNG policy with PSNR 99.99 dB and SSIM 1.0, preserving bit-level fidelity with zero quality degradation. |
| Original historical observation | ShortPixel's online compressor is completely ad-free, discloses its 10 MB guest limit upfront (01_landing.png), and freely unlocks Lossy, Glossy, and Lossless modes. In default Lossy mode, it shrinks our 4,137.9 KB PNG to 1,343.0 KB (-67.54%, 3.08× ratio, 02_workspace.png) at 34.72 dB PSNR and 0.9954 SSIM. | EveryTool4U processed locally in 1.15s, adopting a lossless fidelity approach for PNGs (02_result.png, 03_download.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Webmasters and designers who want an ad-free workspace with free access to Lossy, Glossy (photographer-grade), and Lossless modes | Privacy-sensitive users wanting fast compression for JPG/WebP while guaranteeing zero degradation for PNGs |
| 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 full-resolution PNG free direct export (up to 10 MB and 50 files without login) | 2048x2048 native PNG (4,137.9 KB · 100% lossless fidelity) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Supports up to 50 files per batch on web, plus WordPress plugins and REST API | Supports single and batch image compression |
| 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: 9.8s · End-to-end reference: 12.2s | Recorded local processing time: 0s · End-to-end reference: 1.15s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-18 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-05 · anchor_compress_v1 · Client-Side (Canvas / Browser Local) |
| 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 (free account login removes the 10 MB per-file cap) | No login required, direct local compress and export |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Clean workspace with zero third-party ad banners, offering Lossy / Glossy / Lossless mode toggles and direct one-click PNG download from the thumbnail card (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL) | EveryTool4U |
| Recorded origin | Bucharest, Romania (EU GDPR compliant) | Not verified |
| Domain history record | 2014–Present (12-year image optimization specialist) | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL, founded in 2014), one of the most widely installed image optimization providers in the WordPress ecosystem. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google AdSense · Google Tag Manager |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Processes images via ShortPixel's GDPR-compliant European cloud cluster without requiring personal details for guests. | 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 | 32 / 35 Clearly states right below the dropzone: 'Drop up to 50 files here to optimize. Compress JPG, GIF and PNG online. The files should have maximum 10Mb. Login to remove the restriction.' (01_landing.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Clean workspace with zero third-party ad banners, offering Lossy / Glossy / Lossless mode toggles and direct one-click PNG download from the thumbnail card (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Operated by ShortPixel (ID Scout SRL, founded in 2014), one of the most widely installed image optimization providers in the WordPress ecosystem. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Processes images via ShortPixel's GDPR-compliant European cloud cluster without requiring personal details for guests. | |
| Task quality | 54.3 / 65 Reduces file size by 67.54% (3.08×) with 34.72 dB PSNR and 0.9954 SSIM, balancing strong compression with clean visual fidelity (54.3/65) | 40 / 65 Size Reduction: -0% (4137.9 KB → 4137.9 KB, 1× ratio) · PSNR: 99.99 dB · SSIM: 1 |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG format while offering free Lossy/Glossy/Lossless mode switching (19.0/20) | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2048x2048 native PNG (4,137.9 KB · 100% lossless fidelity) |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 Cloud SmartCompress processing takes ~9.8s (~12.2s end-to-end) (11.0/15) | 15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 0s (API mode: client_side_canvas_browser; network upload 0s / end-to-end 1.15s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
