Asset CleanUp Pro lets site owners stop unneeded CSS, JavaScript and whole plugins from loading on each page.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Asset CleanUp Pro
Asset CleanUp Pro vs Perfmatters
Asset CleanUp Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Asset CleanUp Pro | Perfmatters |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 7.8/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year | $29.95/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Gabe Livan | Perfmatters |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Asset CleanUp Pro if…
- Site owners fixing slow WordPress pages
- Agencies optimizing client sites
- You want to start free
Choose Perfmatters if…
- Site owners who want manual control over scripts
- Agencies managing several WordPress sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Asset CleanUp Pro
- Unload unused CSS and JavaScript
- Disable whole plugins per page
- Precise rules
- Reduce render-blocking resources
- Test changes safely
Perfmatters
- Script Manager
- Lazy loading
- Database optimization
- CDN rewrite
- Bloat removal
Pros and cons
Asset CleanUp Pro
- Free Lite version on WordPress.org
- Precise per-page control of assets
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Pro features need a paid license
- Pricing is per production site
Perfmatters
- Per-page Script Manager removes unused scripts without code
- Lazy loading includes iframe thumbnails for YouTube and Vimeo embeds
- Scheduled database cleanup
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No free version and no WordPress.org listing
- No lifetime deal
- Each plan includes one year of support and updates
Pricing plans
Asset CleanUp Pro
BasicStarts here
$49/year
1 production site sites
- Updates and priority support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Plus
$79/year
Up to 3 production sites sites
- Up to 3 production sites
Unlimited
$149/year
Agencies and multi-site owners sites
- For agencies and multi-site owners
Perfmatters
1 Site - PersonalStarts here
$29.95/year
1 site
- 1 year premium support and updates
- 30-day money-back guarantee
3 Sites - Business
$59.95/year
3 sites
- 1 year premium support and updates
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Unlimited Sites
$124.95/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year premium support and updates
- Multisite support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
What Reddit says
Asset CleanUp Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Perfmatters
Reddit users ask whether Perfmatters or WP Rocket is the better choice for WordPress performance, in two near-identical threads. The threads contain no verdicts or first-hand experience, so there is no clear praise or complaint.
Asset CleanUp Pro vs Perfmatters questions
Is Asset CleanUp Pro better than Perfmatters?
On our comparison Asset CleanUp Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Asset CleanUp Pro or Perfmatters?
Asset CleanUp Pro starts at $49/year and Perfmatters starts at $29.95/year.
Can I get Asset CleanUp Pro or Perfmatters cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Perfmatters was 30% off last year.
Both products
Perfmatters is a lightweight WordPress performance plugin designed to speed up your site by optimizing code and reducing bloat.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $29.95/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Perfmatters