# ShortPixel vs Thumbor

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Thumbor

| Attribute | ShortPixel | Thumbor |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.1 (53% (medium)) | 55.6 (49% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 32 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 106 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 10,517 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"ShortPixel is a cloud-based image optimization service that compresses images and automatically converts them to next-generation web formats like WebP and AVIF. It integrates with WordPress, WooCommerce, and other platforms to optimize images on upload, with support for both lossy and lossless compression techniques. It is indexed under Image Optimization.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","question":"What is ShortPixel?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ShortPixel offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","question":"Is ShortPixel free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ShortPixel supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ShortPixel support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. ShortPixel can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","question":"Can ShortPixel be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for ShortPixel, including WooCommerce, NextGEN Gallery, Modula, Foo Gallery, WP Retina 2x, WP Offload Media, WPML and Gravity Forms, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","question":"What does ShortPixel integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for ShortPixel. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ShortPixel not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does ShortPixel have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"ShortPixel is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Romania.","source":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","question":"Where is ShortPixel available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Thumbor is an open-source image processing service that automatically optimizes images on-demand using smart face detection. It supports dynamic cropping, resizing, format conversion (including WebP), and image filters to improve website performance and reduce file sizes. It is indexed under Image Optimization.","source":"https://www.thumbor.org","question":"What is Thumbor?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Thumbor is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.thumbor.org","question":"Is Thumbor free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Thumbor is published under the MIT 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/thumbor/thumbor","question":"Is Thumbor open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | ShortPixel is a cloud-based image optimization service that compresses images and automatically converts them to next-generation web formats like WebP and AVIF. It integrates with WordPress, WooCommerce, and other platforms to optimize images on upload, with support for both lossy and lossless compression techniques. | Thumbor is an open-source image processing service that automatically optimizes images on-demand using smart face detection. It supports dynamic cropping, resizing, format conversion (including WebP), and image filters to improve website performance and reduce file sizes. |
| features.capabilities | `{"architecture_model":"managed_cloud_api_cdn","ai_smart_crop_face_detection_centering":true,"video_transcoding_and_gif_to_mp4_conversion":true,"lossless_and_perceptual_lossy_compression_algorithms":true,"auto_webp_avif_format_negotiation_via_browser_headers":true}` | `{"ai_smart_crop_face_detection_centering":true,"on_the_fly_url_parameter_resizing_and_cropping":true,"lossless_and_perceptual_lossy_compression_algorithms":true}` |
| integrations.count | 10 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"WooCommerce","native":true},{"name":"NextGEN Gallery","native":true},{"name":"Modula","native":true},{"name":"Foo Gallery","native":true},{"name":"WP Retina 2x","native":true},{"name":"WP Offload Media","native":true},{"name":"WPML","native":true},{"name":"Gravity Forms","native":true},{"name":"Cloudflare","native":true,"category":"cdn","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Drupal","native":true}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Python |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"RO","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Unlimited monthly subscription or one-time payment options. Free plan available. Annual billing includes 2 months free.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://shortpixel.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:08:03.958Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.thumbor.org","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:05:49.052Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| release.cadence_days | - | 22 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.8.0","date":"2026-05-30T23:26:33Z","type":"stable","version":"7.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.7","date":"2025-05-15T16:32:04Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.6","date":"2025-05-09T19:10:00Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.5","date":"2025-04-05T01:12:04Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.4","date":"2024-03-04T20:46:54Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.3","date":"2024-01-09T13:27:32Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.2","date":"2023-12-05T17:14:35Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.1","date":"2023-11-08T20:51:20Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.7.0","date":"2023-10-31T13:14:10Z","type":"stable","version":"7.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.6.0","date":"2023-10-09T12:42:45Z","type":"stable","version":"7.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.5.2","date":"2023-07-07T06:29:27Z","type":"stable","version":"7.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.5.1","date":"2023-06-20T20:43:21Z","type":"stable","version":"7.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.5.0","date":"2023-05-29T04:22:19Z","type":"stable","version":"7.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.7","date":"2023-01-31T12:52:29Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.6","date":"2023-01-27T00:44:43Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.5","date":"2023-01-27T00:43:25Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.4","date":"2023-01-06T17:02:57Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.3","date":"2023-01-04T20:30:03Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.2","date":"2022-12-21T20:55:57Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/thumbor/thumbor/releases/tag/7.4.1","date":"2022-12-22T10:26:03Z","type":"stable","version":"7.4.1"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 6.9 |
| security.trust_center | https://shortpixel.com/privacy | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":6,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=thumbor&per_page=100","last_12m":6,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

## Capabilities (Image Optimization)

| Capability | ShortPixel | Thumbor |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:37:58.399Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*