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Caesium vs Squoosh
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| Fact | Caesium | Squoosh |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.4k | 26k |
| Latest | v2.8.5 | v1.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-23 |
| Release cadence | about 35 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace TinyPNG. Alternatives to TinyPNG →
Full replacementCaesiumCompresses JPEG, PNG, WebP and TIFF in batches on your machine.
PartialSquooshCompresses and converts one image at a time in the browser, with the codec settings exposed.
Caesium
unsigned The latest release, v2.8.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Squoosh
unsigned The latest release, v1.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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