PixelLean Image Optimizer vs PixelTrim
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026 for PixelLean Image Optimizer, Nov 8, 2026 for PixelTrim.
The short answer
- Only PixelLean Image Optimizer lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PixelLean Image Optimizer and $30/month for PixelTrim.
- PixelTrim lists 4 features PixelLean Image Optimizer’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI generation, Alt text, Generative fill.
Head to head
Free
- · 50 images per billing period
- · Original filename preservation
- · Original image backups and restore
- · WebP image optimization
Starter
- · 1,000 images per billing period
- · Adjustable compression settings
- · Automatic WebP optimization
- · Original filename preservation
- · Original image backups and restore
Growth
- · 5,000 images per billing period
- · Adjustable compression settings
- · Automatic WebP optimization
- · Original filename preservation
- · Original image backups and restore
Pro
- · 15,000 images per billing period
- · Adjustable compression settings
- · Automatic WebP optimization
- · Original filename preservation
- · Original image backups and restore
Basic
- · AI Alt Text Suggestions OpenAI + Claude
- · Automatic WebP Conversion
- · Before/After Metrics
- · Bulk Processing
- · Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS)
- · Page Speed Impact Analysis
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePixelLean converts product images to WebP to reduce image file sizes. Set a target size, minimum quality and maximum dimensions, then process images in the background. Original files remain available for restore, and converted images keep their original basename with a .webp extension. Track optimization progress and review images that need attention from one dashboard.
PixelTrim helps you run a smooth store without sacrificing image quality. It compresses your product images and converts them to modern WebP format, reducing the large file sizes that slow down pages. You can optimize images in bulk or one product at a time, while keeping the original quality. PixelTrim also writes clear, descriptive alt text for your images using AI, improving accessibility and search visibility.
- Convert product images to WebP with adjustable compression settings
- Keep original filenames when converting images to WebP
- Restore original product images from retained backups
- Process product images in the background and pause automation when needed
- Automatic image compression and WebP conversion while preserving quality
- Bulk optimize all product images or fine-tune them one product at a time
- AI-generated alt text for images to support SEO and accessibility
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 |  PixelTrim | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PixelTrim | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | PixelTrim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $30/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | PixelTrim | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #59 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 10, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Orvio Apps | PixelTrim |
FAQ
PixelLean Image Optimizer and PixelTrim: common questions
- Is PixelLean Image Optimizer or PixelTrim cheaper?
- Only PixelLean Image Optimizer lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PixelLean Image Optimizer and $30/month for PixelTrim. 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?
- PixelTrim lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Alt text, Generative fill, SEO. 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 Nov 10, 2026 for PixelLean Image Optimizer, Nov 8, 2026 for PixelTrim; 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 Nov 10, 2026 for PixelLean Image Optimizer, Nov 8, 2026 for PixelTrim. 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.