Comparison
Compresto vs Squoosh
Squoosh by Google Chrome Labs is a fantastic browser tool for single-image compression with real-time quality comparison. Compresto adds batch processing, video, and PDF support for Mac users who need more.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Compresto | Squoosh |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS app | Web browser (any platform) |
| Video compression | ||
| Image compression | ||
| PDF compression | ||
| Batch processing | ||
| Hardware acceleration | ||
| Drag & drop | ||
| Price model | One-time purchase / free tier | Free & open-source |
Compresto Strengths
- Batch processing — Squoosh handles one image at a time
- Video and PDF compression in addition to images
- Fully offline native Mac app
- Faster throughput with hardware acceleration
Squoosh Strengths
- Completely free with no registration required
- Excellent real-time before/after quality preview
- Broad codec support including AVIF, WebP, and MozJPEG
Choose Compresto when...
- You need to compress multiple images at once in a batch
- You compress videos and PDFs in addition to images
- You want a fast offline workflow without a browser
- You compress regularly and need a dedicated Mac tool
Choose Squoosh when...
- You need to fine-tune a single image with real-time visual quality comparison
- You want to export to AVIF or WebP with precise codec control
- You only need to compress images occasionally and want a free tool
Pricing
Compresto
One-time purchase $19.99 or free tier with limits
Squoosh
Free and open-source — Google Chrome Labs project
Switching from Squoosh?
Use Squoosh when you need to fine-tune one image with codec options. Switch to Compresto for batch workflows, video, or PDF tasks where Squoosh falls short.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Squoosh batch compress images?
- No. Squoosh processes one image at a time. Compresto supports batch processing of multiple images and files simultaneously.
- Does Squoosh support AVIF and WebP?
- Yes, Squoosh supports AVIF, WebP, MozJPEG, and other modern codecs. Compresto focuses on PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, and TIFF — the formats most Mac users work with.
- Is Squoosh a Google product?
- Squoosh is developed by Google Chrome Labs as an open-source project. It is free and does not require a Google account.
- Does Squoosh upload my images to Google servers?
- Squoosh processes images locally in your browser using WebAssembly — your files are not uploaded to Google. Compresto also processes locally on your Mac.
- Can Compresto replace Squoosh for web image compression?
- For batch workflows, yes. For one-off compression with fine-grained codec control and live preview, Squoosh remains a great free option.
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