Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Improve store performance by compressing images and adding AI-generated alt tags to all products.
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Retouched.ai: Next-gen Image Background Removal and Resizing for Store and Brand owners
| Metric | Image Optimization by Pixi | Retouched.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 17 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2026 | Jan 2018 |
Based on the data on this page, Retouched.ai is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Image Optimization by Pixi's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Image Optimization by Pixi at Free plan available, Retouched.ai at Free. 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Retouched.ai; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Image Optimization by Pixi's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Retouched.ai'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: Image Optimization by Pixi audit • Retouched.ai audit
| Keyword | Image Optimization by Pixi | Retouched.ai |
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| bulk image editing | Not ranked | #8 |
| customer support | Not ranked | #139 |
| ai helpdesk software | Not ranked | #211 |
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Both Image Optimization by Pixi and Retouched.ai offer paid plans only. Image Optimization by Pixi starts at Free plan available; Retouched.ai starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Retouched.ai does carry the larger published review base (17 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Retouched.ai has the deeper published review base (17 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Image Optimization by Pixi typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Retouched.ai typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Image Optimization by Pixi and Retouched.ai 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 Image Optimization by Pixi" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
