JPEGmini
8.3#4 in image compression softwareFrom $199 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | JPEGmini | Optimus |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | The desktop Pro plan includes batch processing for image and video jobs. | Yes |
| Compression | The maker says JPEGmini can reduce standard JPEG photo file sizes by up to 80%, depending on resolution. | It targets lossless compression for PNG images and slight lossy compression for JPEG images while maintaining their visible appearance. |
| Formats | Desktop Pro supports JPEG-to-JPEG and HEIC-to-JPEG optimization, plus H.264/H.265 video compression on paid plans. | Optimus can generate progressive JPEGs, and the paid HQ plans include WebP conversion. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Herzeliya Pituach, Israel | Switzerland |
| Integrations | The Pro + Plugins plan lists Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and Capture One plugins. | The plugin is compatible with WordPress Multisite and WooCommerce. |
| Metadata controls | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says desktop software processes files locally and users retain ownership of uploaded content. | Images are sent to Optimus servers for processing, and the service says it immediately deletes each file after compression. |
JPEGmini plans
- FreeFree
- Cloud FreeFree
- Free (Desktop)Free
- Pro$59, paid once
- Pro + Plugins$89, paid once
- Pro + Automations$99, paid once
Optimus plans
- Optimus HQ — 1 year$39 a year
- Optimus HQ — 3 years$89 a year
- Optimus HQ PRO — 1 year$169 a year
- Optimus HQ PRO — 3 years$389 a year
- OptimusFree
- Optimus HQ$39, paid once
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.
Pick Optimus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.