Optimus
Optimus is a WordPress plugin designed to optimize images by significantly reducing their file size without compromising visual quality.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Smart image compression for WordPress to accelerate websites and improve PageSpeed.
Who should look elsewhere
Free version has a strict 100 KB file size limit per image
Pros
- +Significant file size reduction (up to 70%) while maintaining visual quality
- +Optimizes all image sizes, including thumbnails, unlike many other tools
- +Improves website loading times and PageSpeed scores, benefiting SEO
- +Generates WebP and progressive JPEGs for modern web performance
- +Transparent pricing with no hidden costs or automatic renewals
Cons
- −Free version has a strict 100 KB file size limit per image
- −Requires images to be transferred to Optimus servers for processing
- −Free version does not include WebP conversion or HTTPS connection
Key features
- ✓Lossless PNG compression
- ✓Slightly lossy JPEG compression
- ✓Automatic optimization of original and preview images (thumbnails)
- ✓Removal of EXIF and IPTC metadata (optional)
- ✓WebP conversion
- ✓Progressive JPEG generation
- ✓HTTPS connection for image transfer
- ✓Unlimited image compression (paid plans)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimus HQ PRO | $169 | month | Allowed image formats JPEG, PNG; Maximal file size 10 MB; HTTPS connection |
| Optimus HQ | $39 | month | Allowed image formats JPEG, PNG; Maximal file size 10 MB; HTTPS connection |
| Optimus | — | month | Allowed image formats JPEG, PNG; Maximal file size 100 KB; HTTPS connection |