cheaper than TinyPNG
Great at image compression — but $3.25/mo for one tool?
Try JustUse.me Free| Feature | TinyPNG | JustUse.me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.25/mo | $1.29/mo |
| Tools | 1 (Image compression only) | 122 tools across 8 categories |
| File Processing | Server upload | Browser-local |
| Watermark | No | Never |
| Sign-up Required | No | No |
| Free Tier | 20 images/session, 5MB max per file | Daily usage limits per tool |
One Tool vs Many
TinyPNG does one thing: compress images. It does it well — their compression algorithm produces excellent results across JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF formats. But their Web Pro plan costs $3.25 per month (billed annually) for unlimited compression with a 75MB file limit. JustUse.me costs $1.29 per month and includes image compression plus 121 other tools. You get image resizing, cropping, format conversion, HEIC support, background removal, and OCR — along with PDF tools, text tools, code formatters, and more.
Compression Quality
TinyPNG uses smart lossy compression that reduces file size while maintaining visual quality. JustUse.me uses browser-based compression with adjustable quality settings. For most use cases — blog images, email attachments, social media — both produce results that are visually indistinguishable. TinyPNG may have a slight edge in compression ratio for PNG files specifically, as their algorithm was originally built for that format.
Format Support
TinyPNG supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, and animated PNG. JustUse.me supports the same common formats plus HEIC-to-JPG conversion (useful for iPhone photos), image resizing, cropping, rotation, and format conversion between types. Where TinyPNG specializes in compression, JustUse.me covers the full image processing workflow.
Privacy
TinyPNG uploads your images to their servers for compression. They retain images for a maximum of 48 hours before permanent deletion. JustUse.me compresses images entirely in your browser — files never leave your device. If you're compressing screenshots containing sensitive information or client assets, local processing is the safer choice.
When TinyPNG Makes Sense
TinyPNG is the right choice if you need their developer API for automated image optimization in build pipelines or CI/CD workflows. Their API pricing is separate from the web tool. For manual image compression through a web interface, JustUse.me offers the same capability plus 121 additional tools at a lower price, with the added benefit of local processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
TinyPNG's free tier allows 20 images per session with a 5MB file size limit. Web Pro costs $3.25/month (annual) for unlimited compression up to 75MB. JustUse.me's free tier includes image compression with no watermarks.
Yes, TinyPNG uploads images to their servers for compression. They retain files for up to 48 hours before deletion. JustUse.me compresses images locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
JustUse.me offers free image compression in your browser with no uploads and no watermarks. The Pro plan at $1.29/month includes 122 tools — 2.5x cheaper than TinyPNG's Web Pro at $3.25/month.
TinyPNG may have a slight edge in PNG compression quality. JustUse.me offers comparable compression for most use cases, plus image resizing, cropping, format conversion, and 100+ other tools — all processed locally without file uploads.
TinyPNG uses HTTPS encryption and deletes files after 48 hours. However, your images are uploaded to their servers. If your images contain sensitive content, JustUse.me's browser-based processing keeps files on your device.