Comparison
Morphix vs TinyPNG
TinyPNG is a popular image compressor focused on PNG and JPG. Morphix is a broader image toolkit that adds AVIF support, free dedicated tools and a transparent pricing model. Here is a side-by-side, no-sponsored comparison.
Side by side
Morphix vs TinyPNG
| Feature | Morphix | TinyPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan (web) | 15 conversions/day (450/month) | 20 images per session, then refresh required |
| Supported formats | WebP, AVIF, JPG, PNG (full matrix) | PNG, JPG, WebP (no AVIF) |
| Max file size (free) | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Resize and crop | Included on free plan | Resize on paid only |
| Metadata removal | Included on free plan | Not available |
| Public API (free tier) | Included on Pro (10 req/s) | 500 compressions/month free, then per-call billing |
| Browser extension | Free, right-click on any image | No |
| Pricing beyond free | 7€/month flat (unlimited) | $0.009/image up to 10k, then $0.002/image (API) |
Choose Morphix when...
- You need AVIF, modern format support and a complete image toolkit (resize, crop, metadata)
- You want a flat monthly price instead of per-image billing
- You convert from your browser regularly and want a Chrome extension
- You convert daily and want a flat-rate plan rather than usage-based billing
Choose TinyPNG when...
- You only need PNG/JPG compression and the brand recognition matters to you
- You have an established TinyPNG integration you do not want to migrate
- Your volume is occasional and the per-session web limit is enough for you
The verdict
For AVIF output, batch conversion, resize, crop and metadata removal in one free tool, Morphix is the better fit; for the most aggressive lossy PNG and JPG compression as a single dedicated task, TinyPNG remains a strong choice.
FAQ
Honest answers
Is the compression quality similar?
Both tools deliver excellent compression for PNG and JPG. Morphix uses Pillow under the hood with format-specific tuning. TinyPNG uses a proprietary quantization algorithm that is slightly better on indexed PNGs. For most photographic content the difference is invisible.
Can I migrate from TinyPNG to Morphix?
Yes. The Morphix API is a single POST endpoint with a Bearer key, similar to TinyPNG's structure. Most integrations require swapping the URL and auth header, then handling the JSON response. We also publish full docs at morphix.tools/api-docs.
Does Morphix have AVIF support?
Yes, full AVIF support for both source and target. TinyPNG does not currently offer AVIF conversion.