Do SpeedSize and Akamai compete directly?

Yes, for website image and video optimization. SpeedSize is a media optimization platform, while the comparable Akamai product is Image & Video Manager rather than Akamai’s full portfolio.

Which is easier to add to a Shopify store?

SpeedSize publishes a Shopify plugin and a guided setup option. Akamai Image & Video Manager uses rules and policies on an Akamai delivery property; buyers should confirm the setup required for their store.

Can both products optimize videos as well as images?

Yes. SpeedSize and Akamai Image & Video Manager both publish image and video optimization capabilities.

Can I control cropping and other transformations?

SpeedSize offers AI-based cropping and media URL parameters. Akamai Image & Video Manager offers policies, query parameters, an API, and transformations including crop, resize, rotate, color adjustment, and watermarking.

Do either vendor publish a fixed price?

SpeedSize describes custom usage-based pricing but does not publish a fixed rate. Akamai does not publish an Image & Video Manager price on its product page.

Can I try either product before buying?

SpeedSize offers a sponsored preproduction demo and describes an optional capped 14-day test plan in its terms. Akamai offers an Image & Video Manager free trial by request but does not publish its duration on the product page.

What usage limits should I check?

SpeedSize contracts set caps for images, videos, and delivered gigabytes, with additional charges for usage beyond the agreed thresholds. Akamai does not publish comparable Image & Video Manager limits on its product page; ask for them in a quote.

Which should I choose if I already use Akamai delivery?

Akamai Image & Video Manager is worth evaluating first if you want media optimization managed through your existing Akamai property and policies. SpeedSize is an alternative if its commerce integrations and guided media rollout better fit your workflow.

SpeedSize vs Akamai

Choose SpeedSize if you want image and video optimization geared toward visual commerce, with plugins for common ecommerce platforms; choose Akamai if you want policy-driven media optimization within Akamai’s content delivery platform. This comparison concerns Akamai Image & Video Manager, not Akamai’s broader security and cloud services. Both products optimize and deliver images and videos, but their integration paths and controls differ.

Last updated October 31, 2026.

At a glance

SpeedSize compared with Akamai, one row per dimension
Dimension	SpeedSize	Akamai
Primary focus	AI-based media optimization for commerce sites	Policy-driven image and video optimization
Integration	Plugins, media URL prefix, or custom subdomain	Rules and policies on an Akamai property
Named platforms	Shopify, Magento, WordPress, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud	CMS, DAM, or web-accessible origin
Media controls	Adaptive resizing and AI-based cropping	Policies, query parameters, API, and over 30 transformations
Delivery	Edge delivery with device- and browser-adaptive media	Akamai CDN delivery with device- and network-aware media
Pricing	Custom, usage-based pricing; no public rate	Not published
Trial or evaluation	Sponsored demo; optional capped 14-day test plan	Free trial by request; duration not published
Usage limits	Contract caps for images, videos, and gigabytes	Not published
Support	Dedicated account manager and Slack and email support for enterprise customers	Not published
Image formats	AVIF, WebP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, JPEG XR, PNG, GIF, SVG	JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF, WebP, AVIF

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Which should you choose?

Choose SpeedSize if

Commerce teams using Shopify, Magento, or WordPress
Brands seeking guided media optimization and onboarding
Teams that want AI-based, content-aware cropping
Buyers who want to test on a preproduction site

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Choose Akamai if

Teams already using Akamai content delivery
Developers who want policy and API controls
Teams needing cropping, watermarks, and color adjustments
Buyers who want optimization tied to network conditions

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The verdict

SpeedSize is the better fit for a commerce team that wants a guided rollout and a Shopify, Magento, or WordPress integration. Akamai Image & Video Manager is the better fit for a team using Akamai delivery that wants to manage media behavior through policies, an API, and query parameters. The deciding factor is how you want optimization to fit into your existing delivery setup; ask both vendors for a quote based on your media volume.