Tinify (TinyPNG / TinyJPG) is a compression service: you POST an image, it returns a smaller one. It doesn't host the result — you still need somewhere to put the compressed file. swiftimg includes hosting + the compression equivalent (automatic WebP variants and on-the-fly resize) in one product.
swiftimg vs Tinify (TinyPNG / TinyJPG) at a glance
| Feature | swiftimg | Tinify (TinyPNG / TinyJPG) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts the result | Yes | No (you host it) |
| Automatic WebP / GIF→WebP | Yes | Configurable conversion |
| On-the-fly resize from a URL | Yes (signed) | No (compress only) |
| Global CDN delivery | Yes (global CDN) | Not part of product |
| Free tier | Yes (free uploads) | 500 compressions / month |
| Hosted share page + viewer | Yes | No |
List prices as of 2026 for context — directional, not apples-to-apples. Check each provider for current pricing.
When Tinify (TinyPNG / TinyJPG) is the better choice
Tinify if you want a pure compression library to integrate into your own pipeline, with no opinion on storage.
swiftimg vs Tinify (TinyPNG / TinyJPG) — FAQ
Can I keep using Tinify and host elsewhere?
Absolutely — Tinify is happy as a step in a build pipeline. swiftimg replaces it when you'd rather upload once and let the host emit WebP / resized variants on demand.
Does swiftimg compress as well as Tinify?
swiftimg uses a fast image pipeline with high-quality animated GIF conversion. For static JPEG/PNG compression at the very edge of perceptual quality, Tinify's quantiser can still win on absolute file size.
What about Tinify's WebP conversion?
Tinify converts to WebP on request. swiftimg makes WebP variants automatically on upload, plus generates other sizes on demand.
Ready to switch from Tinify (TinyPNG / TinyJPG)?
Start free, then unlock the full API, transforms, signed URLs, and a custom domain on the Developer plan.