Compare shortpixel and ejstech on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Photo Editing tools, Freemium — free plan plus paid credit-based tiers…
At a Glance
shortpixel
ejstech
Primary category
Photo Editing
Photo Editing
Rating
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Pricing model
Freemium — free plan plus paid credit-based tiers available as an unlimited monthly subscription or a one-time credit-pack purchase; annual billing includes two free months.
One-time purchase or annual license per plugin module: PhotoEZ Core $124.99/yr or $379.99 lifetime; Booking add-on $99.99/yr or $299.99 lifetime; Contracts add-on $49.99/yr or $149.99 lifetime; Event Gallery add-on $59.99/yr or $179.99 lifetime; Complete Suite bundle $249.99/yr or $749.99 lifetime. A free PhotoEZ Lite version is also available.
Starting price
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Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
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Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
shortpixel
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
ejstech
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
shortpixel
Pros
Deep WordPress integration with automatic backup and one-click restore of original images
Supports modern WebP/AVIF conversion plus Lossy, Glossy, and Lossless compression modes for quality control
Broad developer surface (API, CLI, Node.js/PHP/.NET SDKs) for teams that need optimization outside WordPress
Long operating history (since 2014) with a large reported customer base
Cons
Detailed per-tier pricing is not clearly surfaced on the public pricing page, making cost comparison harder upfront
Credit-based pricing model requires estimating image volume in advance, which can be confusing for new users
Primary focus is WordPress/image-centric workflows, so it is a narrower fit for teams needing broader digital-asset management
ejstech
Pros
One-time purchase / lifetime license options avoid recurring subscription fees common with competing gallery platforms
Self-hosted on the photographer's own WordPress site, so client data and branding stay fully under their control
Modular add-ons (Booking, Contracts, Event Gallery, InvoiceEZ) let photographers buy only the workflow pieces they need
Free PhotoEZ Lite version on WordPress.org lets photographers try the core gallery experience before buying
Cons
Requires an existing WordPress site plus WooCommerce for payments, adding setup and maintenance overhead compared to a turnkey hosted platform
Full functionality is spread across several paid add-ons (Booking, Contracts, Event Gallery), so the complete workflow costs more than the base Core plugin alone
Self-hosted plugins mean the photographer is responsible for their own hosting reliability, backups, and WordPress/PHP version upkeep