Pixel Harbor vs ShortPixel
ShortPixel is primarily a WordPress plugin with a web interface. Pixel Harbor focuses on full website scanning with folder structure preservation.
Pixel Harbor is best for one-time website optimization without plugin dependencies or per-site subscriptions.
Quick Summary
• You want automatic optimization on upload
• You're committed to WordPress long-term
• You need ongoing optimization for new content
• You prefer a set-and-forget plugin solution
• You want to scan and optimize without installing plugins
• You manage multiple sites on different platforms
• You need a one-time deep clean of existing images
• You want folder structure preserved for easy replacement
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ShortPixel | Pixel Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| WebP conversion | ||
| AVIF conversion | ||
| Lossy/lossless options | ||
| Website URL checker | ||
| Full website crawling | ||
| Folder upload | ||
| Preserve folder structure | ||
| Quality comparison preview | ||
| Auto-optimize on upload | ||
| WordPress plugin | ||
| Works on Shopify/Webflow | ||
| CDN included | Paid add-on |
Key Differences
Full Site Crawling
ShortPixel's web interface checks individual pages. Pixel Harbor crawls your entire website automatically—discovering all images across every page, product, and post.
Platform Agnostic
ShortPixel is WordPress-focused. Pixel Harbor works with Shopify, Webflow, custom sites, static sites—any website you can visit in a browser.
Folder Structure
ShortPixel optimizes in place within WordPress. Pixel Harbor downloads with your site's folder hierarchy intact—drop optimized files right back into your project.
Pricing Model
ShortPixel charges per-site for their plugin. Pixel Harbor works across all your sites with one account—better for agencies and multi-site owners.
Who Should Use What?
ShortPixel is best for: WordPress site owners who want automatic, ongoing optimization integrated directly into their CMS workflow.
Pixel Harbor is best for: E-commerce stores, agencies, SEO professionals, and developers who need to audit and optimize images across any platform without installing plugins.
Pricing Comparison
• Free: 100 images/month
• One-time: $9.99 for 10,000 credits
• Monthly: $4.99/mo for 5,000 images
• Unlimited sites with credits
• Starter: €99/month for 5,000 images
• Growth: €129/month for 15,000 images
• Pro: €299/month for 60,000 images
• Includes website scanning + folder structure
Frequently Asked Questions
Scan Any Website Without Plugins
Find and optimize images across your entire site—no installation required.