Image Optimization by Pixi vs Squirai Image Optimizer
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for Image Optimization by Pixi and $4.99/month for Squirai Image Optimizer.
- Image Optimization by Pixi lists 2 features Squirai Image Optimizer’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI generation, Alt text.
Head to head
Image Compression, ALT text, Add Watermark, Convert PNG - JPG
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Starter
Pro
Business
Free plan
- · 30 days backup
- · 50 images life-time
- · Product, other images
Standard Plan
- · 400 images/month
- · 60 days backup
- · Compress all image types (Select images)
- · Manual upload
Professional Plan
- · 1500 images/month
- · 180 days backup
- · Auto compression
- · Include Standard Plan’s features
Unlimited Plan
- · 365 days backup
- · All features (not limited)
- · Unlimited images/ month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureImage Optimization helps Shopify store owners improve page load speed and search engine visibility by compressing product images and generating AI-powered alt text. Large, unoptimized images slow down your store and hurt your search rankings. Missing or poor alt tags make your products harder to find and less accessible.
The app minimizes your image weight while maintaining the image quality. The app can compress product images, other images. The compression action can be done manually or in bulk. You can select separate products or all collections and check the preview before hitting the Start button. Images with optimized can help to improve SEO and get better ranking in Google Image Search.
- One-click image compression – Reduce image file sizes to improve page speed
- AI-powered alt text generation – Automatically create descriptive alt tags
- Background and Bulk optimization – Process multiple images at once to save time
- Image Compression
- Automatically Updating ALT Text To Improve SEO Ranking
- Convert Image Format From PNG To JPG
- Display Text-Based Watermarks On Images
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Image Optimization by Pixi |  Squirai Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Image Optimization by Pixi | Squirai Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.2 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 99 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Image Optimization by Pixi | Squirai Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 1 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Image Optimization by Pixi | Squirai Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #336 | #103(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 12, 2026 | May 28, 2019 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Dahmani Limited | Squirai Technology Ltd. |
FAQ
Image Optimization by Pixi and Squirai Image Optimizer: common questions
- Is Image Optimization by Pixi or Squirai Image Optimizer cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for Image Optimization by Pixi and $4.99/month for Squirai Image Optimizer. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Image Optimization by Pixi lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Alt text. Squirai Image Optimizer lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Download, File upload. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.