Efficient Compression Tool (ECT)
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What both publish
| Fact | Efficient Compression Tool (ECT) | JPEGmini |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | Yes | The desktop Pro plan includes batch processing for image and video jobs. |
| Formats | It supports PNG, JPEG, GZIP and ZIP files. | Desktop Pro supports JPEG-to-JPEG and HEIC-to-JPEG optimization, plus H.264/H.265 video compression on paid plans. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The README documents CMake and Xcode build workflows; it does not name external service integrations. | The Pro + Plugins plan lists Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and Capture One plugins. |
| Metadata controls | Yes | Yes |
Efficient Compression Tool (ECT) plans
- Efficient Compression ToolFree
JPEGmini plans
- FreeFree
- Cloud FreeFree
- Free (Desktop)Free
- Pro$59, paid once
- Pro + Plugins$89, paid once
- Pro + Automations$99, paid once
Pick Efficient Compression Tool (ECT) if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick JPEGmini if…
JPEGmini suits photographers and other users who need to compress images in batches, resize them, or optimize JPEG and HEIC files. Teams handling wedding media may also consider its Cloud galleries or locally run Photo Server.