Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Speed up your store with image optimization, performance tracking & expert support of Avada Speed Up
| Avada Image & Page Speed Up | Crush | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Avada Image & Page Speed Up | Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 788 | 454 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2024 | Jun 2016 |
Avada Image & Page Speed Up edges out Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Avada Image & Page Speed Up at Free plan available, Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Avada Image & Page Speed Up has the larger user base (788 reviews vs 454), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Avada Image & Page Speed Up; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer's 454-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Avada Image & Page Speed Up's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Avada Image & Page Speed Up audit • Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer audit
| Keyword | Avada Image & Page Speed Up | Crush |
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| support | #11 | Not ranked |
| shop | Not ranked | #61 |
| forms | #99 | Not ranked |
| form | #100 | Not ranked |
Both Avada Image & Page Speed Up and Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer offer paid plans only. Avada Image & Page Speed Up starts at Free plan available; Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Avada Image & Page Speed Up has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 788 reviews) compared to Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer (4.7★ from 454 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Avada Image & Page Speed Up fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Avada Image & Page Speed Up has more onboarding documentation maturity (788 reviews vs 454), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Avada Image & Page Speed Up typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (788 reviews). Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (454 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Avada Image & Page Speed Up and Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Crush: Speed & Image Optimizer" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
