# Imgix vs Squoosh

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Imgix

| Attribute | Imgix | Squoosh |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 61 (74% (medium)) | 40.4 (27% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 1,093 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 25,850 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based service that automates optimization and delivery of images and videos at scale through URL parameters, featuring AI-powered transformations, format conversion, and a global content delivery network. It is indexed under Image Optimization.","source":"https://www.imgix.com/jp/pricing","question":"What is Imgix?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Imgix offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $25 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.imgix.com/jp/pricing","question":"Is Imgix free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Imgix, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.imgix.com/jp/pricing","question":"Can Imgix be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Imgix. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Imgix not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://imgix.com","question":"What security certifications does Imgix have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Imgix is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.imgix.com/jp/pricing","question":"Where is Imgix available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Squoosh is an open-source web application that compresses images locally in your browser. It supports various image formats and allows you to preview compression results before saving, with all processing occurring on your device for privacy. It is indexed under Image Optimization.","source":"https://squoosh.app","question":"What is Squoosh?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Squoosh is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://squoosh.app","question":"Is Squoosh free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Squoosh. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://squoosh.app","question":"What platforms does Squoosh support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Squoosh, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://squoosh.app","question":"Can Squoosh be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Squoosh is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/googlechromelabs/squoosh","question":"Is Squoosh open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Cloud-based service that automates optimization and delivery of images and videos at scale through URL parameters, featuring AI-powered transformations, format conversion, and a global content delivery network. | Squoosh is an open-source web application that compresses images locally in your browser. It supports various image formats and allows you to preview compression results before saving, with all processing occurring on your device for privacy. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_tier","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_api_cdn","global_cdn_edge_delivery_network_included":true,"watermarking_and_text_overlay_via_url_api":true,"video_transcoding_and_gif_to_mp4_conversion":true,"on_the_fly_url_parameter_resizing_and_cropping":true,"lossless_and_perceptual_lossy_compression_algorithms":true,"auto_webp_avif_format_negotiation_via_browser_headers":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Cloud Marketplace","native":true,"category":"cloud"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | - | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$25/mo or $250/yr with annual discount","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"processing_gb":"32.5","credits_per_month":"100","delivery_bandwidth_gb":"65"}},{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$75/mo or $750/yr with annual discount","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"processing_gb":"125","credits_per_month":"375","delivery_bandwidth_gb":"250"}},{"free":false,"name":"Midrange","summary":"$150/mo or $1,500/yr with annual discount","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"processing_gb":"415","credits_per_month":"830","delivery_bandwidth_gb":"830"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$300/mo or $3,000/yr with annual discount","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":300,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"processing_gb":"937","credits_per_month":"1875","delivery_bandwidth_gb":"1875"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth Plus","summary":"$500/mo or $5,000/yr with annual discount","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":500,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"processing_gb":"1785","credits_per_month":"3570","delivery_bandwidth_gb":"3570"}}],"summary":"From $25/mo ($250/yr with 2-month discount). Free 30-day trial with 100 credits.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.imgix.com/jp/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:49:42.221Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://squoosh.app","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:06:42.125Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"Data Privacy Framework (EU-US)","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.imgix.com/jp/data-privacy-framework | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40squoosh%2Flib&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Image Optimization)

| Capability | Imgix | Squoosh |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud API CDN | - |
| On the fly URL parameter resizing and cropping | ✓ | - |
| Auto webp avif format negotiation via browser headers | ✓ | - |
| AI smart crop face detection centering | - | - |
| Lossless and perceptual lossy compression algorithms | ✓ | - |
| Global CDN edge delivery network included | ✓ | - |
| Watermarking and text overlay via URL API | ✓ | - |
| Video transcoding and gif to mp4 conversion | ✓ | - |
| Svg sanitization and optimization | - | - |
| Dashboard analytics for bandwidth cache hit ratio | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly tier | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:38:08.695Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*