JPEGmini Alternative: Intelligent Compression for Free
JPEGmini is a fantastic piece of engineering. It reduces file sizes significantly without perceptual loss. However, it is a paid product ($59-$89).
For a freelancer starting out, almost $100 for an image utility is a steep ask.
Oratiq proves that you don't need to pay premium prices for premium compression. We are the free JPEGmini alternative.
The Secret: MozJPEG and WebAssembly
How do we match paid software for free? We stand on the shoulders of giants. Oratiq utilizes the MozJPEG encoder (developed by Mozilla) compiled into WebAssembly.
- Industry Standard: This is the same compression logic used by Facebook and Google.
- Browser Native: It runs directly in Chrome/Edge/Firefox.
Paid vs. Free
| Feature | JPEGmini Pro | Oratiq Web | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cost | ~$89 | $0 | | Install | Required | None | | Plugin | Lightroom Plugin | Web Interface | | Algorithm | Proprietary | Open Source (MozJPEG) |
Success Strategy
If you process 10,000 wedding photos a week, buy JPEGmini for the Lightroom plugin. But if you are a:
- Blogger: Optimizing post images.
- Web Dev: Crushing assets for a landing page.
- Student: Submitting a portfolio.
Then Oratiq is 100% sufficient and 100% free. Save your money for lenses, not software.