Pixel Harbor vs Imagify
Imagify is a WordPress plugin from the WP Rocket team. Pixel Harbor works on any website without plugins.
Pixel Harbor is best for scanning and optimizing any website—WordPress, Shopify, or custom—without installing plugins.
Quick Summary
• You're on WordPress and want set-and-forget
• You already use WP Rocket (same team)
• You want auto-optimization on upload
• You need adaptive images for different devices
• You want to scan any website, not just WordPress
• You prefer not to install plugins
• You need to audit existing images on a live site
• You want folder structure preserved for replacement
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Imagify | Pixel Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| WebP conversion | ||
| AVIF conversion | ||
| Multiple compression levels | 3 levels | Custom % |
| Full website crawling | ||
| Folder upload | ||
| Preserve folder structure | ||
| Quality comparison preview | ||
| Auto-optimize on upload | ||
| Adaptive images | ||
| Works on Shopify/Webflow | ||
| WP Rocket integration |
Key Differences
Plugin vs External Tool
Imagify installs as a WordPress plugin and processes images within your site. Pixel Harbor works externally—scan any website without installing anything.
Platform Support
Imagify is WordPress-only (with a web app for manual uploads). Pixel Harbor scans WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, static sites—any website with a URL.
Compression Control
Imagify offers three preset levels: Normal, Aggressive, Ultra. Pixel Harbor lets you set exact quality percentages and compare results visually.
Folder Structure
Imagify optimizes in place within WordPress. Pixel Harbor downloads with your site's folder hierarchy intact for easy drop-in replacement.
Who Should Use What?
Imagify is best for: WordPress users who want automatic, hands-off optimization integrated with WP Rocket for maximum performance.
Pixel Harbor is best for: E-commerce stores, agencies, SEO professionals, and developers who work across multiple platforms, want to audit existing images, or prefer not to add plugin dependencies.
Pricing Comparison
• Free: 20MB/month (~200 images)
• Starter: $4.99/mo for 500MB
• Growth: $9.99/mo for 2GB
• Infinite: $24.99/mo unlimited
• Per-site pricing for plugin
• Starter: €99/month for 5,000 images
• Growth: €129/month for 15,000 images
• Pro: €299/month for 60,000 images
• Works across all your sites
Frequently Asked Questions
Optimize Any Website, Any Platform
Scan WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, or custom sites—all from one tool.