Compare Pixoate with TinyPNG

TinyPNG does one thing well — smart image compression. Pixoate lets you compress and download a result without an account, then adds resize, conversion and a full image toolkit.

Pixoate tools for the same jobs

TinyPNG offers a free web tier (historically capped around 20 images per batch) plus a paid Developer API. Pixoate lets visitors compress and download one result without an account; bulk runs are Premium. Always verify current pricing and limits on each provider's site.

Disclosure: we wrote this comparison. Where TinyPNG has a feature Pixoate does not, we say so. TinyPNG is a trademark of its owner; we are not affiliated. Features and pricing change — verify on their site.

Compression

Feature
Pixoate
TinyPNG
Lossy PNG / JPG compression
Yes
Yes
WebP compression / output
Yes
Yes
Compress to a target file size (e.g. under 100KB)
Yes
No
Batch compression
Verify current TinyPNG free limits
On Premium — no per-batch cap
Limited free batch

Beyond compression

Feature
Pixoate
TinyPNG
Resize / crop / rotate images
Yes
No
Convert between formats (JPG/PNG/WebP/HEIC)
Yes
No
AI background removal
Yes
No
PDF tools (merge, split, convert)
Yes
No

Pricing & access

Feature
Pixoate
TinyPNG
Free web tier
Yes
Yes
Preview before creating an account
Yes
Yes
API for build-pipeline compression
Pro & Enterprise plans
Paid Developer API

Privacy

Feature
Pixoate
TinyPNG
Files auto-deleted after processing
Pixoate image tools process on secure servers; verify each provider's data policy
Yes — uploads auto-deleted
Per their policy

When to pick which

Pick TinyPNG if

  • You only need image compression and prefer their minimal UI
  • You already pay for their Developer API and it is wired into your build
  • You want their specific Photoshop / Figma plugins

Pick Pixoate if

  • You hit TinyPNG's free per-batch image limit (Pixoate runs batches on Premium)
  • You also need to resize, convert formats, or edit the same images
  • You want a compress-to-target-size mode (under 100KB / 50KB)
  • You want one place for image, PDF and document tools

FAQ

Is Pixoate a free TinyPNG alternative?

Yes. Pixoate lets you compress, preview and download the clean standard result without an account, while bulk batches remain Premium. Uploaded images are processed securely and removed after temporary retention.

Can I compress images to an exact file size like under 100KB?

Yes — Pixoate's compressor has a target-size mode (under 100KB, 50KB or 25KB) that lowers quality until it hits the byte budget. This is useful for email, government portals and web upload forms.

Does Pixoate have an API like TinyPNG's Developer plan?

API access for batch compression is included on the Pixoate Pro and Enterprise plans. See the developer docs for endpoints, and contact sales for Enterprise rate limits.

What formats can Pixoate output?

JPG, PNG and WebP, plus dedicated converters for HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, BMP and SVG. Verify the latest supported formats on the tool page.

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