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 ShortPixel
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Asset CleanUp Pro | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year | $4.99/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Gabe Livan | ShortPixel |
| 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
Choose ShortPixel if…
- WordPress sites with large image libraries
- Agencies managing several client sites
Features
Asset CleanUp Pro
- Unload unused CSS and JavaScript
- Disable whole plugins per page
- Precise rules
- Reduce render-blocking resources
- Test changes safely
ShortPixel
- SmartCompress image optimization
- Bulk optimization
- Automatic WebP and AVIF conversion
- Per-thumbnail control
- WP-CLI and multisite support
- API key aliases for agencies
- Direct Cloudflare integration
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
ShortPixel
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Automatic WebP and AVIF conversion is included on all plans
- WP-CLI, multisite and WPML support are listed
- 24/7 support is listed for every plan
- Free plan limits are not stated on the pricing page
- AI credits differ by plan, with a fixed monthly allowance on the unlimited yearly plan
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
ShortPixel
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
What Reddit says
Asset CleanUp Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
ShortPixel
Reddit users mostly ask for help with ShortPixel, either pairing it with FastPixel and WP Rocket for site speed or deciding whether its one-time credit pack suits bulk image compression. The threads show interest in the tool, but also doubt about hidden costs and unclear setup.
Asset CleanUp Pro vs ShortPixel questions
Is Asset CleanUp Pro better than ShortPixel?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Asset CleanUp Pro or ShortPixel?
Asset CleanUp Pro starts at $49/year and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Can I get Asset CleanUp Pro or ShortPixel cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. ShortPixel was 25% off last year.
Both products
ShortPixel is an image optimization service that uses advanced compression technology to reduce image size without affecting quality, enhancing page load times and SEO performance.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- $4.99/month
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ShortPixel
